Often cited as the single most important figure in American filmmaking, D. W. Griffith (1875-1948) was also one of the most controversial figures in Hollywood history.
Griffith single-handedly elevated American film to world-class stature. As well, he forced Americans who thought of movies as light entertainment to perceive cinema as a serious art form with no direct corollary in literature or theatre.
If you are a serious film buff, watch a selection of his films this Saturday on UCSD-TV!










