How Long to Read Cinema's Original Sin

How Long Does it Take to Read Cinema's Original Sin?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 26 minutes to read Cinema's Original Sin by Paul McEwan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

For over a century, cinephiles and film scholars have had to grapple with an ugly artifact that sits at the beginnings of film history. D. W. Griffith’s profoundly racist epic, The Birth of a Nation, inspired controversy and protest at its 1915 release and was defended as both a true history of Reconstruction (although it was based on fiction) and a new achievement in cinematic art. Paul McEwan examines the long and shifting history of its reception, revealing how the film became not just a cinematic landmark but also an influential force in American aesthetics and intellectual life. In every decade since 1915, filmmakers, museums, academics, programmers, and film fans have had to figure out how to deal with this troublesome object, and their choices have profoundly influenced both film culture and the notion that films can be works of art. Some critics tried to set aside the film’s racism and concentrate on the form, while others tried to relegate that racism safely to the past. McEwan argues that from the earliest film retrospectives in the 1920s to the rise of remix culture in the present day, controversies about this film and its meaning have profoundly shaped our understandings of film, race, and art.

How long is Cinema's Original Sin?

Cinema's Original Sin by Paul McEwan is 323 pages long, and a total of 81,719 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Cinema's Original Sin Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 26 minutes to read Cinema's Original Sin aloud.

What Reading Level is Cinema's Original Sin?

Cinema's Original Sin is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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