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The film "Birth of a Nation," released in 1915, played a significant role in perpetuating racial violence by glorifying the Ku Klux Klan and portraying African Americans in a deeply negative light. Its depiction of Black men as dangerous and lawless, alongside the romanticization of the Klan as heroic figures, incited racial tensions and violence, leading to a resurgence of Klan activity. The film's widespread popularity and acceptance helped to normalize racist attitudes, contributing to real-world acts of aggression against Black communities during that era.

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