Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- What would you change about the film to make it more historically accurate? What effect would these changes have on the overall narrative?
- What film techniques were pioneered by the film? What are some modern films that use these same techniques?
- In what ways are the two parts of the film similar? In what ways are they different?
- How, and why, does the film portray Lincoln in a positive light?
- How might your perspective on the film differ from someone who saw it in 1915?
- Is Griffith correct in saying that opponents of the film are "intolerant?" Why or why not?
- What does the box office success of the film say about American society?
- How does Griffith's use of color tinting affect your perception of specific scenes in the film? What examples from the film support your answer?