The Birth of a Race
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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📋 Film Details
| 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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