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The first blockbuster movie you've never imagined
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August 13, 2026
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0:40Now PlayingStephanie LB Koff and Greg Olear explore the profound impact of The Birth of a Nation, placing it in the context of film history. While modern audiences are desensitized to visual spectacle, the experience of viewing the world's first true blockbuster without having seen any cinematic precedent was an earth-shattering event. This reflection highlights how far filmmaking has evolved since those early, transformative days of the silver screen.
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