The Birth of a Nation Scene 18 Summary

  • Stoneman has fallen ill, so he sends Lynch to the South to organize black voters.
  • There's a long shot of Lynch staring at Else creepily. This movie is getting more racist by the second.
  • Lynch sets up shop in Piedmont—because of course.
  • Lynch establishes the Freedman's Bureau to give free goods to the newly-freed slaves. The movie's caption makes it clear that the filmmakers don't think highly of this idea.
  • Stoneman joins Lynch in Piedmont, accompanied by Elsie. She shares a warm reunion with Ben.
  • Lynch meets Ben and Ben refuses to shake his hand. (And Ben is supposed to be the hero of the movie, guys.)
  • A caption states that Lynch is looking to overthrow Stoneman's power.