Was Birth of a Nation a book?

Answer 1

In part. Griffith based it on a book and play titled "The Clansman" (which is also the title of the film in some prints) by Thomas Dixon Jr.

Answer 2

"Birth of a Nation" was not a book; it was a controversial and influential silent film released in 1915 directed by D.W. Griffith. The film portrayed racial stereotypes and glorified the Ku Klux Klan, leading to significant criticism for its racist themes.