Birth of a Movement (2017)

The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster

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In 1915, Boston-based African American newspaper editor and activist William M. Trotter waged a battle against D.W. Griffith’s technically groundbreaking but notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly The Birth of a Nation, unleashing a fight that still rages today about race relations, media representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood. Birth of a Movement, based on Dick Lehr's book The Birth of a Movement: How Birth of a Nation Ignited the Battle for Civil Rights, captures the backdrop to this prescient clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.

Director: Bestor Cram, Susan Gray
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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What is Birth of a Movement about?
In 1915, Boston-based African American newspaper editor and activist William M. Trotter waged a battle against D.W. Griffith’s technically groundbreaking but notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly The Birth of a Nation, unleashing a fight that still rages today about race relations, media representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood. Birth of a Movement, based on Dick Lehr's book The Birth of a Movement: How Birth of a Nation Ignited the Battle for Civil Rights, captures the backdrop to this prescient clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.
Who directed Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement was directed by Bestor Cram, Susan Gray.
Who stars in Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement stars Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Reginald Hudlin.
How long is Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement is a Documentary film.