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The film portrayed the KKK as heroes.

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Josefina Kunze

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In The Birth of a Nation, the Klu Klux Klan are portrayed as heroes that are necessary for defending American values.

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Jermaine Romaguera

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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.

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