D. W. Griffith's <i>The Birth of a Nation</i>

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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,&lt;i&gt;The Birth of a Nation&lt;/i&gt; 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&lt;i&gt;Birth&lt;/i&gt;s ongoing history, revealing the rich and stimulating discourse on its art, its cultural impact and its ethical dimensions.

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<p>Jenny Barrett is Senior Lecturer in Film at Edge Hill University<br><br>Douglas Field is Senior Lecturer in Twentieth Century American Literature at the University of Manchester<br><br>Ian Scott is Professor of American Film and History at the University of Manchester</p>

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