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D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation: Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White
Hardback
Main Details
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D. W. Griffith's the Birth of a Nation: Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Jenny Barrett
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Edited by Douglas Field
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Edited by Ian Scott
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | Film theory and criticism
Individual film directors and film-makers |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781526164452
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| Classifications | Dewey:791.4372 |
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| Illustrations |
22 black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
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Manchester University Press
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| Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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| Publication Date |
27 December 2022 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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, 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.
Author Biography
Jenny 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 -- .
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