Review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) by Cameron D — 04 Oct 2016

Sure to receive Oscar buzz. Also some emotional buzz. This one will make you think and discuss.

This review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) was written by Cameron D on 04 Oct 2016.

The Birth of a Nation has generally received positive reviews.

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By Whoiam D (257) on 07 Oct 2017

This was a great story. Nice try. I always wondered why more of them didn't try. I would have rather died, than be anybodies slave…

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