---
title: "The Birth of a Nation"
year: 1915
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birth-of-a-nation-1915"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 618
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Birth of a Nation (1915) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birth-of-a-nation-1915

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Birth of a Nation is a film first released in 1915. Catalogued under Drama, History, War.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Civil War love story spirals into postwar conflict and the rise of the Klan."

### Why Watch
- Groundbreaking silent filmmaking
- Ambitious scope covering war and Reconstruction

### Caveats & Content Note
- Racial portrayals are deeply problematic
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains overtly racist depictions and glorifies the Ku Klux Klan, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, controversial, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Birth of a Nation released?
It premiered in the United States on March 21, 1915.

### Q: Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
The film was directed by D. W. Griffith.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately three hours and fifteen minutes.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, history, and war.

### Q: Why is the film considered controversial?
Its portrayal of African Americans and the glorification of the Ku Klux Klan are widely regarded as racist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Birth of a Nation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/618)
- [Zrození národa – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zrozen%C3%AD_n%C3%A1roda)
- [The Birth of a Nation-State (2020) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/2926157-the-birth-of-a-nation-state)
- [Birth of a Nation (1997) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/182148-birth-of-a-nation/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*