A strong movie that should make you think.

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2006)

While possibly lacking in some historic accuracy, I believe DW Griffith correctly captured the emotions of the time through exaggeration of the stereotypes. US reconstruction after the civil war was not a happy time, and no one group was to blame. The Birth of a Nation clearly paints that picture.
Every movie should be viewed in the proper context. This movie is about a time very different than our own, filmed at a time very different than our own. A 1915 movie about the late 1800's can not be judged by 2006 standards.
Study this film even if you do not agree with it. DW Griffith is a fine director and was on the cutting edge of film making in 1915.