The Birth of a Nation: The Pros and Cons In the world of art, breakthroughs are continuous. There is always room for discovery, as well as expansion. And when a breakthrough does occur, it usually goes very well noted. Any person who likes paintings will learn about the important historical painters without having to go to art school. Likewise, even a person uninterested in music still knows Beethoven, and probably will be able to name at least one of his symphonies. So why is it that an D. W. Griffith, who in many opinions is without doubt the father of modern film so hidden from the light of present fame. Judging from his almost endless list of pro