THE MOVIES: BACKGROUND TO THE FOURTH COMING 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865 COMMEMORATION 2011 - 2016.

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Most noted films regards this subject are Birth of the Nation and Gone with the Wind both have left their mark on the film world, whilst Birth of the Nation has become a very controversial film in it's 'heroic' depiction of the KKK.

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Gone with the Wind on the other hand became a much loved film, although Black America would dispute that very much.

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However, contrast above with Uncle Toms Cabin:

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   References for the novel - Publication - Plot summary

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This maybe seen in comparison today with, in particular in Hollywood Movies that only show the Confederate Flag if associated with 'White Trash' or depicts the 'Old South' in horror movies were rural White Southerners are seen as 'Incestuous Retards'.

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      Obviously this has caused animosity and reaction from those who are of interest in Southern Heritage not least regards the Civil War. However, for some good historically minded Civil War films, see epics:

      
      

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