Today in History: D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ premieres
- Posted on February 8, 2025
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Today in History: D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ premieres
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On Feb. 8, 1915, D.W. Griffith’s controversial epic film “The Birth of a Nation” premiered in Los Angeles.