Question

What was The Birth of a Nation (1915) and how did it contribute to the oppression of Black people throughout the country in the early 20th century? In what way did Black activists, like William Monroe Trotter, respond?

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Explanation:

The Birth of a Nation, landmark silent film, released in 1915, that was the first blockbuster Hollywood hit. It was the longest and most-profitable film then produced and the most artistically advanced film of its day. It secured both the future of feature-length films and the reception of film as a serious medium.