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The Birth of a Race

1918 · 88 min Drama History War
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

This epic traces, from the Beginning, the lineage of the race of peace-loving people. Mankind at its best is highlighted as greatness of character across the centuries is displayed: Noah heeding God's command, Moses leading the Israelities, Jesus Christ dying to save humanity and promote His message of peace. Moving into our modern epoch: Columbus's discovery of America, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation; A race of free humans committed to the proliferation of peace and freedom. What becomes of this race when autocratic powers threaten democracy in the time of the first World War?

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, History, War
Director John W. Noble
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a monumental historical fresco, relying on biblical and national myths as the foundation for its idea of a chosen, peace-loving race. It employs large-scale set pieces and parallel editing to create a sense of relentless historical momentum.

What lingers after viewing is the early cinematic grandiosity, where pathos and moral didacticism outweigh psychological depth. The work stands as a unique period document, capturing its era's idealism and faith in progress. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John W. Noble

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For film historians and students of early 20th-century propaganda. Requires patience for its deliberate, chronicle-like pace.

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