11-20-2015, 03:33 PM
(11-20-2015, 03:06 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: Wilson scholarly writings were a central part of the film. So despite not getting writers credit he contributed quite a bit of his own personal beliefs.
Calling him a writer was not correct but his writings and works were a major part of the film .
Glad we could clarify that ....
First: provide a link to your quote. I found it easily enough, but its good form.
Second: Yes, Griffith put some placards in the beginning of the film that were quotes from Wilson's book (published a decade before becoming President).
Third: Later ( a decade AFTER the film) Wilson even admitted the KKK was vile:
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http://www.slideshare.net/timothyjgraham/lynching-31950429
But I've found that you think if you just make sweeping generalizations it seems less like you are lying...
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