Birth of a Movement
“The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster”
Synopsis
In 1915, Boston-based African American newspaper editor and activist William M. Trotter waged a battle against D.W. Griffith’s technically groundbreaking but notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly The Birth of a Nation, unleashing a fight that still rages today about race relations, media representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood. Birth of a Movement, based on Dick Lehr's book The Birth of a Movement: How Birth of a Nation Ignited the Battle for Civil Rights, captures the backdrop to this prescient clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.
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Independent Lens | Birth of a Movement | Trailer | PBS
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bestor Cram, Susan Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwyn Bader, Dick Lehr
- Original Title
- Birth of a Movement
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bestor Cram, Susan Gray
Kwyn Bader, Dick Lehr
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Kwyn Bader
Writer
Dick Lehr
Writer
Bestor Cram
Director
Susan Gray
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What is Birth of a Movement about?
In 1915, Boston-based African American newspaper editor and activist William M. Trotter waged a battle against D.W. Griffith’s technically groundbreaking but notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly The Birth of a Nation, unleashing a fight that still rages today about race relations, media representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood. Birth of a Movement, based on Dick Lehr's book The Birth of a Movement: How Birth of a Nation Ignited the Battle for Civil Rights, captures the backdrop to this prescient clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.
Who directed Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement was directed by Bestor Cram, Susan Gray.
Who stars in Birth of a Movement?
The principal cast of Birth of a Movement includes Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Reginald Hudlin.
When was Birth of a Movement released and how long is it?
Birth of a Movement was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 57m.