So, Birth of a Nation was a groundbreaking film but one that even at the time was considered racist. Lets say the novel the film was based on, "The Clansman" is never published and thus DW Griffith never makes the film.
A few thoughts:
Would Griffith be able to develop the techniques he used in "Birth" in another film? If so, any guess to what sort of movie it might be? Would he still make "Intolerance"?
"Birth" was a significant factor in the rise of the second Ku Klux Klan. No "Birth" might mean a smaller Klan.
and of course...
Would everyone's opinion of Woodrow Wilson be slightly improved, seeing as he doesn't get the chance to watch "Birth" at the White House?
A few thoughts:
Would Griffith be able to develop the techniques he used in "Birth" in another film? If so, any guess to what sort of movie it might be? Would he still make "Intolerance"?
"Birth" was a significant factor in the rise of the second Ku Klux Klan. No "Birth" might mean a smaller Klan.
and of course...
Would everyone's opinion of Woodrow Wilson be slightly improved, seeing as he doesn't get the chance to watch "Birth" at the White House?