D.W. Griffith: An American Genius
A penetrating documentary of a legendary filmmaker, narrated by the renowned film critic Richard Schickel. Excerpted works include “Birth of a Nation”, the dramatic fire scene in “Way Down East”, and the epic spectacle of “Intolerance”. The gifted and intuitive Griffith was more concerned with ideas and stories of his own choosing rather than box office draws.
Cast: Victor Jory, Richard Schickel, William Beaudine
D.W. Griffith: An American Genius
A penetrating documentary of a legendary filmmaker, narrated by the renowned film critic Richard Schickel. Excerpted works include “Birth of a Nation”, the dramatic fire scene in “Way Down East”, and the epic spectacle of “Intolerance”. The gifted and intuitive Griffith was more concerned with ideas and stories of his own choosing rather than box office draws.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Walt Lowe, Conrad Cagle
- Producers
- Walt Lowe, Elizabeth Lowe, Art Metzler
- Studio
- WAVE
