Birth of a Movement
The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Birth of a Movement
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2017-02-06
- Runtime: 57 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2207
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Danny Glover
as Narrator (voice)
Spike Lee
as Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
as Self
Reginald Hudlin
as Self
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Independent Lens | Birth of a Movement | Trailer | PBS
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What is Birth of a Movement?▼
Birth of a Movement is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2017-02-06.
Who are the main actors in Birth of a Movement?▼
The main cast includes Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Reginald Hudlin, .
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The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster
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Birth of a Movement has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 votes.
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Birth of a Movement was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of Birth of a Movement is 57 minutes.
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