Movie

Birth of a Nation

★ 7.0(4)19971h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Jonas Mekas
Release date: 1997-08-06
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Birth of a Nation

Birth of a Nation is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jonas Mekas, starring Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger and Michel Auder. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Birth of a Nation in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jonas Mekas assembles 160 portraits, appearances, and fleeting sketches of underground and independent filmmakers captured between 1955 and 1996. Fast-paced and archival in spirit, the film celebrates the avant-garde as its own “nation of cinema,” a vital community existing outside the dominance of commercial film.

Cast

Chantal Akerman

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Kenneth Anger

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Michel Auder

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Bruce Baillie

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Robert Beavers

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Jane Wodening

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Stan Brakhage

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Robert Breer

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James Broughton

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L.M. Kit Carson

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Tom Chomont

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Shirley Clarke

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Themes & keywords

artistdiary film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Birth of a Nation in Canada?+

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

Is Birth of a Nation on Netflix?+

Birth of a Nation is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation stars Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger, Michel Auder, Bruce Baillie and Robert Beavers.

When did Birth of a Nation come out?+

Birth of a Nation is a 1997 movie directed by Jonas Mekas.

What genre is Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation is Documentary film.

Who directed Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation was directed by Jonas Mekas.