Who was D.W. Griffith?
Q: Who was D.W. Griffith?
A: D.W. Griffith was an American movie director best known for directing the 1915 movie The Birth of a Nation and the 1916 follow-up movie Intolerance.
Q: What techniques did he use in The Birth of a Nation?
A: In The Birth of a Nation, Griffith made early use of advanced camera and storytelling techniques.
Q: How was the movie received by President Woodrow Wilson?
A: President Woodrow Wilson praised The Birth of a Nation, saying it was "history written in lightning".
Q: How did the NAACP respond to the movie?
A: The NAACP boycotted The Birth of a Nation in response to its controversial content which showed African Americans and White anti-racists in a bad light and portrayed slavery and the Ku Klux Klan as good things.
Q: What did Griffith do to address criticism from his first film?
A: To address criticism from his first film, Griffith released another movie called Intolerance which showed the dangers of prejudice.
Q: Did Intolerance make as much money as The Birth of a Nation?
A: No, Intolerance did not make as much money as The Birth of a Nation but it was still well-received by critics.
Q: What other famous movies is Griffith known for?
A: Other famous movies by Griffith include Orphans of the Storm and Broken Blossoms.
