D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation - Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White (Hardcover)

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 Griffith's 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 Birth's ongoing history, revealing the rich and stimulating discourse on its art, its cultural impact and its ethical dimensions. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2022
First published:	2023
Editors:	Jenny Barrett • Douglas Field • Ian Scott
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-5261-6445-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film theory & criticism Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Individual film directors, film-makers
LSN:	1-5261-6445-0
Barcode:	9781526164452

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