The Birth of a Nation 1915

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Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

Lillian Gish

as Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marsh

as Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthall

as Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooper

as Margaret Cameron

Mary Alden

as Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewis

as Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmann

as Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Long

as Gus

Robert Harron

as Tod

Wallace Reid

as Jeff, the Blacksmith

Director:

D.W. Griffith

Writer:

D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods, Thomas F. Dixon Jr.

Genres:

Drama,History,War

Release Date:

1915 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

195 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Birth of a Nation

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Lillian Gish

as Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marsh

as Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthall

as Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooper

as Margaret Cameron

Mary Alden

as Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewis

as Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmann

as Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Long

as Gus

Robert Harron

as Tod

Wallace Reid

as Jeff, the Blacksmith

Joseph Henabery

as Abraham Lincoln

Elmer Clifton

as Stoneman's Elder Son Phil

Josephine Crowell

as Mrs. Cameron

Spottiswoode Aitken

as Dr. Cameron

George Beranger

as Wade Cameron

Maxfield Stanley

as Duke Cameron

Jennie Lee

as Mammy

Donald Crisp

as Gen. U.S. Grant

Howard Gaye

as Gen. Robert E. Lee

Sam De Grasse

as Senator Charles Sumner (uncredited)

William De Vaull

as Nelse (uncredited)

Willam Freeman

as Jake / Sentry at Hospital (uncredited)

Tom Wilson

as Stoneman's Servant (uncredited)

Fred Burns

as Klansman (uncredited)

Allan Sears

as Klansman (uncredited)

Elmo Lincoln

as Blacksmith (uncredited)

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

as Black Woman (uncredited)

Raoul Walsh

as John Wilkes Booth (uncredited)

Monte Blue

as (uncredited)

Harry Braham

as Cameron's Male Servant (uncredited)

Bob Burns

as Klan Leader (uncredited)

Edmund Burns

as Klansman (uncredited)

Edward Burns

as Klansman (uncredited)

Peggy Cartwright

as Young Girl in Cabin (uncredited)

Dark Cloud

as General (uncredited)

Leonore Cooper

as Elsie's Maid (uncredited)

Charles Eagle Eye

as Man Who Falls from Roof (uncredited)

John Ford

as Klansman (uncredited)

Olga Grey

as Laura Keene (uncredited)

Alberta Lee

as Mrs. Lincoln (uncredited)

Betty Marsh

as Child with Dr. Cameron (uncredited)

Donna Montran

as Belle of 1861 (uncredited)

Eugene Pallette

as Union Soldier (uncredited)

Alma Rubens

as Belle of 1861 (uncredited)

Charles Stevens

as Volunteer (uncredited)

Jules White

as Confederate Soldier (uncredited)

Violet Wilkey

as Young Flora Cameron (uncredited)

David Butler

as Northern Soldier / Confederate Soldier (uncredited)

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