Let us not forget what we once were.

Rating: Null/10 (10 April 2002)

History is rather unique. It is for the most part stable and unchanging, or as my chemistry professor said history is 20/20. However history is just that, its History. We should not forget what we once were nor should we revive it. With "Birth of a Nation, The" we have a great example of this. We should use this film to demonstrate the levels our country fell to at this time. It is a great film to gauge how far we have come since then. If we try to forget films like this people may come and replace them. Even if their message is outdated to the nth degree we should still look at them. Some of the greatest films are those films that are the most controversial. If you're a history or film professor I recommend it to show to your class, as well as other films like Hitler's "Triumph of the Will". However, I can not stress this enough, make it VERY clear to them that it is outdated and should no longer be taken literally. Also in finality both of these films are blatant propaganda films, watch them first and grade their merit to your unit before using them. For a more public angle, make your own choice if you want to see it. If you do not want to see it don't, but don't stop others from taking a look. Even from a great evil can come some good.