silent but deadly

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2012)

This silent drama directed by D.W. Griffith is regarded as one of the most controversial films of its time. The aggression of the KKK, American or not, is hard to handle, mostly because it's so true. However, if you look past the racism, into the film itself, it was very well made for its time. Griffith used a plot involving families who are separated by war, which is still a very popular idea used in many films today. Camera angle shots in the film were considered highly advanced film tactics for its time; for example the perch overlooking the valley during Sherman's march. When its all said and done, I think the American public should be satisfied that our culture as come so far since the Civil War era.