They were seen as the "good guys" defending the civilian populace from rampaging blacks. Criticism of this portrayal of the KKK led to Griffith making "Intolerance" as a form of apology.
The film Birth of a Nation
what was the klu klux klan
The KKK is spelled: Klu Klux Klan
The Klu Klux Klan originated in Nashvile, Tenessee
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As heroes.
The film Birth of a Nation
The Ku Klux Klan was formed.
The film portrayed the KKK as heroes.
second era of the Ku Klux Klan
The showing of "Birth of a Nation".
Birth of a Nation portrayed the Ku Klux Klan as a civic organization.
People were inspired to form a new Ku Klux Klan.
The Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan