jun 22, 1915 - 'The Birth of a Nation'

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Despite being widely regarded as a racist film that provoked such actions from people across America (such as the resurgence of the KKK following a period of inactivity), this film did use ambitious and never done before shots.
Despite not effecting the adavancement of film making technology, this film did demonstate the more unorthodox methods and shots that would soon become common place amonst filmmakers.

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