Birth of a Nation
Jun 21, 2025 · 13m
Director
Stan DouglasOverview
Birth of a Nation reinterprets D.W. Griffith's notorious 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, a technically groundbreaking but deeply racist work that glorifies white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan. Stan Douglas focuses on one infamous narrative strand from Griffith’s film involving the character Gus—a Black man played in blackface—who is falsely depicted as a threat to a white woman, Flora. In the original, this leads to her death and Gus's lynching by the Klan.
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About Birth of a Nation
What is Birth of a Nation about?
Birth of a Nation reinterprets D.W. Griffith's notorious 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, a technically groundbreaking but deeply racist work that glorifies white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan. Stan Douglas focuses on one infamous narrative strand from Griffith’s film involving the character Gus—a Black man played in blackface—who is falsely depicted as a threat to a white woman, Flora. In the…
When was Birth of a Nation released?
Birth of a Nation was released on June 21, 2025.
How long is Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation runs 13 minutes.
Who directed Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation was directed by Stan Douglas.
Who is in the cast of Birth of a Nation?
The cast of Birth of a Nation includes Francis Faye (Gus), Terrance Livingston Jr. (Sam), Joachim Moore (Tom) and Paulina Knaak (Flora).