At The Movies

The Birth of a Nation Runtime: 190 minutes Studio: Epoch Producing Company Country of Origin: United States Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A silent film chronicling the Civil War and Reconstruction era, focusing on two families and the impact of the war on the South. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 72% (Critics), 63% (Audience) Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.5/10 Plot Summary: The film follows the Stoneman and Cameron families during the Civil War and Reconstruction. It portrays historical events and societal changes in the South but includes highly biased depictions of African Americans and the Ku Klux Klan, glorifying the latter. The narrative sparked outrage and protest due to its racist content. Controversies: The film is widely considered one of the most controversial in cinematic history due to its racist portrayals of African Americans, glorification of the Ku Klux Klan, and reinforcement of white supremacist ideology. It prov...

The Birth of a Nation Runtime: 193 minutes Studio: David W. Griffith Corp. Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A silent epic drama depicting the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, following two families—one Northern, one Southern—through love, conflict, and social upheaval. Ratings: My Rating: 5.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 72% critics, 55% audience Metacritic: Not available Plot Summary: The film tells the story of the Stonemans of the North and the Camerons of the South before, during, and after the Civil War. It dramatizes the war’s impact on families and society, showing battles, homefront struggles, and the Reconstruction era. The film is notable for pioneering cinematic techniques, including cross-cutting, close-ups, and large-scale battle sequences. Controversial Content: Racist Portrayals: The film glorifies the Ku Klux Klan and portrays African Americans in demeaning, stereotypical ways. Historica...

Song of the South Runtime: 77 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A live-action/animated musical film that follows the adventures of young Johnny and the stories told to him by Uncle Remus, including the tales of Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: G IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 57% critics, 77% audience Metacritic: Not available Plot Summary: After his parents’ separation, Johnny moves to his grandmother’s plantation in the rural South. He meets Uncle Remus, who shares folktales about Br’er Rabbit and his clever antics. Johnny learns life lessons about honesty, perseverance, and kindness through both the folktales and his own interactions in the community. The film blends live-action sequences with animated segments of the classic Br’er Rabbit stories. Controversial Content: Song of the South has long been considered controversial for several reasons...

2016: Obama’s America Runtime: 92 minutes Studio: Rocky Mountain Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A documentary-style film examining the political life and influence of Barack Obama, exploring his policies, background, and their implications for America. Ratings: My Rating: 5.9/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 28% (Critics), 42% (Audience) Metacritic: 39/100 TMDb: 6.1/10 Based on a Book: The Obama Nation by Dinesh D’Souza Plot Summary: The film presents an analysis of Obama’s upbringing, political career, and presidency, emphasizing perceived inconsistencies and controversial positions. It includes interviews, archival footage, and commentary by political analysts. The film frames Obama’s policies as potentially harmful to American ideals and examines his ideological influences. Controversies: The film is controversial for its partisan perspective, accusations of misinformation, and strong political bias. Critic...