Explore the mind of a cinematic pioneer with D. W. Griffith’s own words. This essential collection brings together virtually all interviews given by the influential, yet controversial, director of ‘The Birth of a Nation.’ Delve into his groundbreaking filmmaking techniques, insights on cinema’s artistic and propagandist potential, and his thoughts on films like ‘Intolerance’ and ‘Hearts of the World.’ Sourced from newspapers and fan magazines, these candid conversations offer unparalleled access to the philosophy and innovations that shaped early Hollywood. A must-read for film students, historians, and cinema enthusiasts eager to understand a true master of motion pictures.