Birth of a Nation(1997)
Birth of a Nation Synopsis
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.
Birth of a Nation (1997) is a documentary film directed by Jonas Mekas, released on August 6, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger, Michel Auder and Bruce Baillie. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonas Mekas
- Writers:
- Jonas Mekas
- Status:
- Released
Birth of a Nation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chantal Akerman
as Self
Kenneth Anger
as Self
Michel Auder
as Self
Bruce Baillie
as Self
Robert Beavers
as Self
Jane Wodening
as Self
Stan Brakhage
as Self
Robert Breer
as Self
James Broughton
as Self
L.M. Kit Carson
as Self
Tom Chomont
as Self
Shirley Clarke
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jonas Mekas, written by Jonas Mekas.
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Birth of a Nation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Birth of a Nation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Birth of a Nation?
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The main cast of Birth of a Nation (1997) includes Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger, Michel Auder, Bruce Baillie and Robert Beavers. The film was directed by Jonas Mekas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birth of a Nation released?
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Birth of a Nation was released on August 6, 1997 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Birth of a Nation worth watching?
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Birth of a Nation (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.