Review of The Birth of a Nation (1915) by Lorene L — 13 Aug 2018

I found this movie fascinating. I wanted to see a film about the Civil War and Reconstruction made closer in time to the actual war. In 1915, many veterans were likely still alive, so it's not as easy to lie as it is today.

From my own reading, I would say the main facts in this film are true. Carpetbaggers and Northerners came to the South after the war to cause trouble, such as disenfranchising white voters. I read that the original KKK's purpose was to protect themselves against black tyranny.

You have to dig deep to find these books. Most of today's authors dare not tell this story. But, me, I just want the truth. The past is the past, and we must not use today's standards to judge the past.

I highly recommend this movie. It does not have the filter of political correctness, which is quite refreshing.