D. W. Griffith's "The birth of a nation": a history of "the most controversial motion picture of all time"
In this deeply researched and vividly written volume, Melvyn Stokes illuminates the origins, production, reception and continuing history of this ground breaking, aesthetically brilliant, and yet highly controversial movie landmark.
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| Summary: | In this deeply researched and vividly written volume, Melvyn Stokes illuminates the origins, production, reception and continuing history of this ground breaking, aesthetically brilliant, and yet highly controversial movie landmark. |
| Physical Description: | VIII, 413 S. Ill. |
| ISBN: | 9780195336795 9780195336788 |
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