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Drama
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1915
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The Birth of a Nation (Epoch Producing Corp., R-1921). One Sheet (28 X 41). , D. W. Griffiths epic tale of the struggles of the South during the Civil War, and the later Reconstruction period, is considered a landmark of cinema history. It was the earliest full-length feature; prior films had a length of less than one hour. Originally released as The Clansman, it was and still is considered quite controversial, with its benevolent treatment of the Ku Klux Klan, racist attitudes towards African-Americans, and the depiction of slavery as a benign necessity. Despite becoming an overnight blockbuster, many audience members protested the film, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which was newly formed, staged ultimately unsuccessful demonstrations to have the film banned from theaters. The racist mind-set of the director and film unfortunately reflected the prevailing White attitudes of the day, but Griffith was not deaf to the protests, and, partly as a response to criticism, soon began work on his next high-budget epic: Intolerance. Starring Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, and Miriam Cooper, the story of The Birth of a Nation revolves around two families: the Northern Stonemans and the Confederate Camerons, and their battle for survival during the War. Once Reconstruction begins, their struggles are with the former slaves, who are depicted as crazed, aggressive, and out to corrupt elections, paving the way for justified retaliation by the KKK. Although the films original release was in 1915, it was in continuous release for many years. Offered here, for the first time, is the sensational stone litho one sheet from 1921. It has received expert restoration to address pinholes in the corners of the field and very minor chips and tears in the borders, with one that extended slightly into the bottom field. With beautiful archival restoration, it now displays magnificently. Despite the controversy of the film, this is a
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