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

A volume of new chapters exploring the reputation, text and legacy of D. W. Griffith’s 1915 film The Birth of a Nation. In-depth textual analyses accompany reflections on Birth’s profound impact on art and film into the twenty-first century, comprising a significant contribution to discourse on the most controversial film of all time. -- .