Lynchings on Screen: Organized Murder and Mob Rule in American Film, 1904 to the Present

This book examines the ways that filmmakers have depicted lynch mobs from the earliest days of American cinema. From the pro-lynching silent shorts of the early 20th century, through the controversies of Birth of a Nation, and onto the more recent Till, it details both the on-screen events and the historical events that they depict. It covers the production backgrounds, stars, directors, authors, and historical figures that made their mark on this controversial genre. It also features conte...