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D.W. Griffith
Director of Birth of a Nation: film inspired racial violence and sundown town creation across America
Director of Birth of a Nation; film inspired racial violence and sundown town creation across America
Overview
D.W. Griffith. Profile pending review.
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Controversies & Concerns
Connected to 1 documented investigation
Internal documents obtained through litigation discovery show D.W. Griffith was briefed on risks later downplayed in public communications.
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Film glorified KKK founded by Forrest
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson screened Birth of a Nation at White House
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1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
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Active in role as Director of Birth of a Nation; film inspired racial violence and sundown town creation across Ame