About this movie
Jonas Mekas assembles 160 portraits, appearances, and fleeting sketches of underground and independent filmmakers captured between 1955 and 1996. Fast-paced and archival in spirit, the film celebrates the avant-garde as its own “nation of cinema,” a vital community existing outside the dominance of commercial film.
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How long is Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 1h 25m (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation was directed by Jonas Mekas and released in 1997.
What genre is Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation is a Documentary film (1997).
Who stars in Birth of a Nation?
The cast of Birth of a Nation includes Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger, Michel Auder, Bruce Baillie, Robert Beavers.
What is the TMDB rating for Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 4 votes.
