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Independent Lens

The true story of William Monroe Trotter, a pioneering editor of a Boston-based African American newspaper, who spearheaded a campaign to ban the infamous film The Birth of a Nation in the early 20th century.

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Main Cast

Danny GloverDanny GloverNarrator (voice)

Appearances

Spike LeeSpike Lee
Reginald HudlinReginald Hudlin
Jelani CobbJelani Cobb
Henry Louis Gates Jr.Henry Louis Gates Jr.
D.W. GriffithD.W. Griffith

Creators

Bestor CramBestor CramDirector
Susan GraySusan GrayDirector
Kwyn BaderKwyn BaderWriter
Dick LehrDick LehrWriter

Independent Lens Videos

Independent Lens | Birth of a Movement | Trailer | PBS

Independent Lens | Birth of a Movement | Trailer | PBS

Info about Independent Lens

Studio(s): ITVS International, Independent Lens

Originally Released: United States, Feb 06, 2017

Genres:Documentary

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