1.) Who directed Birth of a Nation and why is it now considered to be controversial?

Birth of a Nation was directed and co-produced by D.W Griffith. It is controversial because it glorified issues such as racism, slavery, sexism and made them out to be happy and peaceful after the Civil War.

2.) Which Nation’s film industry did Cousin’s say was best in the world?

Denmark

3.) Name two films and two directors from 1903-1916 that Cousins deemed Remarkable?

Cousins deemed “Haxan”, directed by Benjamin Christensen, as a remarkable danish film