Birth of a Movement (2017) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Birth of a Movement is a documentaire film directed by Susan Gray, running about 57 minutes. “The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Birth of a Movement stars Danny Glover as Narrator, Spike Lee as Self, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self and Reginald Hudlin as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Birth of a Movement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birth of a Movement page.
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Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Birth of a Movement (2017)?
- In États-Unis, Birth of a Movement is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Birth of a Movement worth watching?
- Birth of a Movement holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentaire. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birth of a Movement?
- Birth of a Movement stars Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Reginald Hudlin.
- When was Birth of a Movement released?
- Birth of a Movement was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.