Movies and Tv Shows for The Life of a Nation Collection
The Birth of a Nation is a silent film that portrays the events leading up to and following the American Civil War, emphasizing racial discrimination, white supremacy, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. The film is known for its controversial content and racist portrayals.
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A sequel to DW Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, by the same author, and now lost. It is considered the first film sequel ever made and recounts a fictional invasion of America by a united army from Europe.
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