1915 The Birth of a Nation Poster $47,800.

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Name of Collectible: 1915 The Birth of a Nation Poster
This item Sold for $47,800. (Click Image to View Auction).
Seller: Heritage
Description by seller: “Considered one of the most controversial and explicitly racist films of the early twentieth century, Birth of a Nation is also one of the most influential motion picture masterpieces. Directed by D.W. Griffith at the height of his creativity, the film broke ground in new cinematic innovations, technical effects and artistic achievements that would influence feature films throughout the century and for all time”.