Flawed, dated, yet noteworthy

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2000)

After having seen this film it is hard not to be disgusted by the heroic interpretation of the KKK conveyed by this movie. Yet, I see the basics elements of Birth of a Nation as the epitome of a movie. Birth of a Nation is about war tearing two families apart. It is about honorable defeat and the chance for an absolute union; a chance destroyed by an assassination. Finally, it is about the quest for revenge. Birth of a Nation is not only the first feature film, but a movie worthy of the utmost respect of movie fans. My recommendation: Stop the tape after Lincoln is assassinated.