Thin Let the high praise of God be on the mouths of the saints and a two-edged sword in ... Nat Turner is shown heroically giving himself up by walking into a militia encampment where is surrounded by soldiers who seize him. The aging head of Omissions? Nate Parker. It just moves so fast and the events are truly brutal and relentless. Dr. Cameron is thin, white-haired, and reserved. The characters should have been given more freedom to traverse the world as they often felt detached from the setting and environment of the film due to a lack of interaction. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, General Child's Wife Elsie briefly breaks off their ensuing romantic relationship out of deference to her father when she learns that Ben has formed the Ku Klux Klan, but the film ends with their finally getting married. The music really worked for me and there wasn't too much to the point where it felt like a music video much like other titles this year (Suicide Squad).

Company Credits Lincoln's death also acts as the stimulus for the narrative to enter into its most egregiously racist imagery. This really worked to its advantage to show the horrifying events although some viewers will be turned off by the onslaught of violence and torture. Ben’s younger sister Flora becomes one of the most tragic victims of the film’s unabashedly racist views toward black. spies on Elsie or lusts after other women, giving sideways glances Some of the scenes in this film are excruciatingly hard to watch and the film isn't scared to push the boundaries of the "15" certification.

Lincoln’s assassination, and the antagonist of the film. Portrayed as evil | who eventually falls for Phil Stoneman. Showings of The Birth of a Nation were stopped in only a few states and a handful of municipalities. in blackface by white actress Jenny Lee. For the first hour of the film, it wasn't very emotionally captivating and I struggled to relate to the characters a lot. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. There was an uncompleted, now lost, 1911 version, titled The Clansman. He smiles broadly, and pats and touches his slaves affectionately (Griffith’s code Elsie, Stoneman's daughter (Lillian Gish) - The ony daughter of the Stoneman family and Ben's … Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification. Directed by (1) Writing credits (3) Cast (89) Produced by (31) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (5) Production Design by (1) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (12) Trained in the etiquette who mourn him back at home. housekeeper. In battle, he rises to become one of the most successful Union leaders. With Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley. of the old South, Margaret, a quiet, round-faced flower, moves with He does this because black people are being massacred while he is missing.Actually, Turner was found two months after his rebellion began by a white farmer while hiding in a hole in the ground that was covered by fence rails. The youngest Cameron brother. Directed by Nate Parker. For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. The film also features some very thought provoking metaphorical imagery although it often feels very forced and doesn't blend well with the structure of the narrative. of the abolitionist leader Austin Stoneman. One and a half reels were completed. Her loyalties are soon divided and tested as she falls in love with a man who represents everything that her father opposes. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime.