PBS Online Film FestivalOur Nation Season 2017 Episode 19 | 11m 59s Douglas, an African-American youth living in Norfolk, VA in 1915 attempts to see the film 'The Birth of a Nation' at a "white only" cinema that refuses to let him inside. Outside are protesters and a Chinese couple that don't quite fit into either side of the racial divide. When Douglas finds a way inside wonder dissipates into disillusionment as he is confronted with racism on the silver screen. Aired: 07/17/17 Expires: 07/16/19 Rating: NR Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning.checkmarkAdd to WatchlistProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose Learn More Down Watch Learn more about the films and filmmakers of the 2017 PBS Online Film Festival. Viewing Kit Host your own screening with our 2017 PBS Online Film Festival viewing party kit. Meet the Panelists Meet the 8 panelists that make up the 2017 PBS Online Film Festival Jury. Our Nation Q&A Filmmaker David Mallin spoke with PBS about race in Our Nation.