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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jenny Barrett , Douglas Field , Ian ScottPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.558kg ISBN: 9781526164452ISBN 10: 1526164450 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 27 December 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJenny 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |