Movie

Birth of a Movement

“The Battle Against America's First Blockbuster”

★ 6.4(5)201757m

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Good to know

Director: Bestor Cram, Susan Gray
Release date: 2017-02-06
Runtime: 57m
Language: English
Status: Released

Birth of a Movement — trailer

About Birth of a Movement

Birth of a Movement is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray, starring Danny Glover, Spike Lee and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. It has a runtime of 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Birth of a Movement in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Danny Glover

Narrator (voice)

Spike Lee

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Reginald Hudlin

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Birth of a Movement in Belgium?+

Birth of a Movement is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Birth of a Movement on Netflix?+

Birth of a Movement is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is 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, Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Reginald Hudlin.

When did Birth of a Movement come out?+

Birth of a Movement is a 2017 movie directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray.

What genre is Birth of a Movement?+

Birth of a Movement is Documentary film.

Who directed Birth of a Movement?+

Birth of a Movement was directed by Bestor Cram and Susan Gray.