D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation: Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation: Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White
By (Author) Jenny Barrett
Edited by Douglas Field
Edited by Ian Scott
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
3rd January 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Individual film directors, film-makers
791.4372
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
Width 156mm, Height 234mm, Spine 16mm
558g
Description
In 1915, American filmmaker D. W. Griffith released a film that went on to become one of the most controversial of all time.
Over a century later, The Birth of a Nation continues to stimulate debate on the relationship between Hollywood and racism. This volume reveals new perspectives on Griffiths film across ten original chapters, re-considering it as text, historical milestone and influence. The volume also includes a helpful timeline that lists key publications and events in Births ongoing history, revealing the rich and stimulating discourse on its art, its cultural impact and its ethical dimensions.
Author Bio
Jenny Barrett is Senior Lecturer in Film at Edge Hill University
Douglas Field is Senior Lecturer in Twentieth Century American Literature at the University of Manchester
Ian Scott is Professor of American Film and History at the University of Manchester
