Birth of a Movement (2017): Cast
Birth of a Movement is a 2017 documentary directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray, starring Danny Glover as Narrator (voice), Spike Lee and Reginald Hudlin. It runs 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Directors
- Bestor Cram and Susan Gray
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Birth of a Movement About?
The premise of Birth of a Movement without spoilers.
In 1915, Boston-based activist and newspaper editor William M. Trotter confronted D.W. Griffith’s influential film, The Birth of a Nation, a technically impressive work that also glorified the Ku Klux Klan. This confrontation sparked a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, exploring themes of media representation and Hollywood's power. The documentary, inspired by Dick Lehr’s book, examines this clash between human rights and freedom of speech within a rapidly evolving media landscape and its lasting impact.
Birth of a Movement Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- civil rights
- culture
- editor
- journalist
- blockbuster movies as subject
- motion picture
- protest
- protester
- racism
- reference to blockbuster
Birth of a Movement Cast & Characters
Danny Glover leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Spike Lee and Reginald Hudlin. Directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Bestor Cram
- Co-director Susan Gray
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Danny Glover as Narrator (voice) -
Spike Lee as themselves -
Reginald Hudlin as themselves - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as themselves
More from Bestor Cram and Susan Gray
More films directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray: Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues, Earth Emergency, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison and You Don’t Know Dick: Courageous Hearts of Transsexual Men.
Birth of a Movement Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Birth of a Movement.
Birth of a Movement Also Known As
Also known as “Birth Of A Movement: The Fight to Ban a Controversial Film”.
- Also known as
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- Birth Of A Movement: The Fight to Ban a Controversial Film
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Movies Like Birth of a Movement
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation”, The Making of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ and The Birth of a Nation.
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1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” 1930 -
The Making of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ 1993 -
The Birth of a Nation 1915 -
The Birth of a Race 1918 -
The Birth of a Nation 1973 -
The Birth of a Nation 2016 -
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement 1978 -
Birthright: A War Story 2017 -
Eyes on the Prize 1987 -
Citizen King 2004 -
Stamped from the Beginning 2023 -
American Revolution 2 1969
Birth of a Movement FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Birth of a Movement, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement runs 57 minutes.
When was Birth of a Movement released?
Birth of a Movement was released on February 6, 2017.
Who directed Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement was directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray.
More films by Bestor Cram Who is in the cast of Birth of a Movement?
Birth of a Movement stars Danny Glover as Narrator (voice), Spike Lee and Reginald Hudlin, among 4 credited actors.
Does Birth of a Movement have a post-credit scene?
No. Birth of a Movement has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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