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The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation'

199324mRobert G. Beecher

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A short documentary about the making of D. W. Griffith's controversial 'The Birth of a Nation'.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation' (1993) about?

A short documentary about the making of D. W. Griffith's controversial 'The Birth of a Nation'.

Who stars in The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation'?

The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation' stars David Shepard (Narrator), D.W. Griffith (Self (Archive footage)), Lillian Gish (Self (Archive footage)), Miriam Cooper (Self (Archive footage)), Mae Marsh (Self (Archive footage)). The film was directed by Robert G. Beecher.

How long is The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation'?

The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation' has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1993.

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