“The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster”
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Birth of a Movement (2017) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Birth of a Movement at a Glance
Birth of a Movement is a 2017 documentary film helmed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray, starring Danny Glover, Spike Lee and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. It is 57 minutes long and was released on February 6, 2017. Birth of a Movement has a TMDB rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
In 1915, Boston-based African American newspaper editor and activist William M. Trotter waged a battle against D.W. Griffith’s technically groundbreaking but notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly The Birth of a Nation, unleashing a fight that still rages today about race relations, media representation, and the power and influence of Hollywood. Birth of a Movement, based on Dick Lehr's book The Birth of a Movement: How Birth of a Nation Ignited the Battle for Civil Rights, captures the backdrop to this prescient clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Movement
When was Birth of a Movement released?
Birth of a Movement was released on February 6, 2017.
What is the runtime of Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement has a runtime of 57 minutes (57 minutes).
Who stars in Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement stars Danny Glover as Narrator (voice), Spike Lee as Self, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self and Reginald Hudlin as Self.
Who directed Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement was directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray. The screenplay is credited to Kwyn Bader and Dick Lehr.
What genre is Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of Birth of a Movement?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.4/10 from 5 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Birth of a Movement for free?
You can watch the trailer for Birth of a Movement, "Independent Lens | Birth of a Movement | Trailer | PBS", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Birth of a Movement?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Birth of a Movement include The Curse of the Dragon (1993), To Kill a Tiger (2023), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025), A Toxic Love Story (2026) and A Decade Under the Influence (2003).
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