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The Controversial History of Film: The Birth of a Nation
26:36 - 30:51 (04:15)
The Birth of a Nation, released in 1915, is a controversial silent film that includes the first onscreen depiction of rape and is based on a play/book entitled The Clansman. Director D. W. Griffith later made a followup film called Intolerance, which aimed to meditate on man's intolerance throughout history, and was likely trying to create a popular film at the time.
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The Clansman was a movie based on a book by the same name that was known for having onscreen rape and was directed by D.W. Griffith in 1915.
26:36 - 29:26 (02:49)
Summary
The Clansman was a movie based on a book by the same name that was known for having onscreen rape and was directed by D.W. Griffith in 1915. Although Griffith felt remorseful afterward and went on to make Intolerance, a three-hour silent film that touched on events of intolerance throughout history, his motivation while making this film was to earn high box office returns.
ChapterThe Controversial History of Film: The Birth of a Nation
EpisodeSelects: How Hate Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast explores how hate groups have used propaganda and media to stir up emotions and gain support, including examples from Nazi Germany, Bosnian Serb TV, and Al-Qaeda's online presence.
29:26 - 30:51 (01:25)
Summary
This podcast explores how hate groups have used propaganda and media to stir up emotions and gain support, including examples from Nazi Germany, Bosnian Serb TV, and Al-Qaeda's online presence. Facebook's struggle to monitor and shut down hate groups on their platform is also mentioned.