My Recent Activity on Letterboxd: A Foreign Affair, White Cannibal Queen, The Birth of a Nation and Penny Gold.
Well, I had just put a Bluray on and before I got to press play there was a power out. So, I guess my #LastFourWatched will remain these.
#LetterboxdFriday #aForeignAffair #BillyWilder #WhiteCannibalQueen #JesúsFranco #TheBirthOfaNation #FuckingKKK #PennyGold #JackCardiff #Filmsky
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1915, #DWGriffith's sprawling three-hour epic #TheBirthOfANation had its première in Los Angeles. A technical masterpiece of early cinema, its subject matter is reprehensible -- a celebration of the #KuKluxKlan and the #Confederate cause in the #CivilWar.
#OTD 1915 #TheBirthofaNation starring #LillianGish Mae Marsh, Henry Waithall, Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden. Directed by #D.W.Griffith #Silent #drama #Melodrama trophyunlocked.blogspot.com/2015/02/stub...
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Dan offers a much needed palette cleanse after #TheBirthOfANation in the form of #DcComics’ #SupermanSmashesTheKlan somewhat inspired by a true story… tinyurl.com/2872bvm6
@flyinhd discussing the power of cinema as a tool for propaganda and how understanding these techniques is the best to combat the ideas presented in films like #DWGriffith’s #TheBirthOfANation tinyurl.com/2ctmeeo4
In this episode on Femme On, Tonya & Spider-Dan are joined by film expert Fly & Professor Tony Holt Jr. to discuss arguably the most controversial film of all time, #DWGriffith’s #TheBirthOfANation. Join us as we discuss revisionist history & pioneering filmmaking techniques. tinyurl.com/2ctmeeo4
Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #TheBirthofaNation #CannibalHolocaust 10 Most Controversial Movies of the Last 100 Years, Ranked
Tristan J. Nankervis writes Year Of The Month: The Birth Of A Nation www.mediamagpies.com/the-birth-of... #thebirthofanation #yotm #yearofthemonth
Everyones a critic. Only elected officials get to retcon history
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I have mixed feelings about the subject of today’s #DailyTeaser #quiz
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Famously, #TheBirthOfaNation introduced many modern #film techniques … but is also highly #racist …
I can only hope people enjoy the quiz … but bear what the film is, in mind
Nat Turner's story has had a profound impact on literature and film, inspiring works that explore his life and the rebellion he led. One of the most notable literary works is William Styron's The Confessions of Nat Turner (1967), a historical novel that reimagines Turner’s life and motivations. Styron's portrayal of Turner is both controversial and influential, as the novel takes liberties with historical facts while delving into Turner’s psychological state, depicting him as a man deeply conflicted by his violent actions. While some praised Styron’s work for its complex character study, others criticized it for its portrayal of Turner and the rebellion, arguing that it oversimplified the historical realities of slavery and perpetuated a white-centric perspective of Black history. Despite the criticisms, Styron’s novel brought Turner’s story into the mainstream, prompting a broader conversation about the legacy of slavery, rebellion, and racial identity.
In 2016, the film The Birth of a Nation, directed by Nate Parker, further immortalized Turner’s rebellion in popular culture. The film sought to offer a more direct and dramatic retelling of Turner’s life, focusing on his leadership in the 1831 uprising. Unlike Styron’s fictionalized account, The Birth of a Nation portrays Turner as a hero driven by his religious convictions and a desire to free his people from the horrors of slavery. The film drew significant attention due to its portrayal of violence against enslaved people and the uprising itself, providing a raw, unapologetic view of Turner’s revolt. However, The Birth of a Nation also sparked debate and controversy, particularly surrounding the director’s personal life and the film’s historical accuracy. Despite the mixed reception, both Styron's novel and Parker’s film have contributed to an ongoing dialogue about Nat Turner’s place in American history, his role as a symbol of resistance, and the continuing legacy of slavery in shaping racial discourse in the United States.
15. His story inspired works like William Styron’s The Confessions of Nat Turner (1967) and the 2016 film The Birth of a Nation.
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When I was forced to watch this film as a middle school student, this is the part where my classmates started cheering #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
Can’t believe they named a character in this film Lynch. #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
“The engagement’s off. And I’m giving you that bird back, too, maybe.” #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
The Ku Klux Klan was inspired by children playing with a sheet? Sure, DW. #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
Lynch’s ‘condescension’ when Stoneman is the one who refuses to shake hands? Only in the mind of DW Griffith. #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
Part 2. And now it really goes off the rails: #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
My husband pointed out that they left out the part about the south firing on Fort Sumpter. #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
Okay, here we go. #TheBirthOfANation #TCMParty
4) So #TheBirthOfANation inspired me to read about the making of it and the public reaction to it in 1915, and its impact on reviving the Klan and spreading the south’s Big Lies of states rights, the Lost Cause, and the whitewashing of slavery from textbooks and gaslighting the collective memory.
I first saw #TheBirthOfANation, in a NYU film history class in 1978. I knew nothing about it, other than that it was a civil war movie notable for its filmmaking techniques.
And I thought the “birth”in the title referred to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and “a new birth of freedom.”
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CineSavant guest reviewer #SergioAlejandroMims assesses #DWGriffith’s controversial 1915 film #TheBirthOfANation, one of the most vile, racist movies ever made:
Attempted to review Nate Parker's #TheBirthofaNation. I'm not at all certain I did a good job of doing it. moviefreak.com/birth-of-a-nation-2016-m...
