This epic traces, from the Beginning, the lineage of the race of peace-loving people. Mankind at its best is highlighted as greatness of character across the centuries is displayed: Noah heeding God's command, Moses leading the Israelities, Jesus Christ dying to save humanity and promote His message of peace. Moving into our modern epoch: Columbus's discovery of America, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation; A race of free humans committed to the proliferation of peace and freedom. What becomes of this race when autocratic powers threaten democracy in the time of the first World War?

• DirectorJohn W. Noble
• Release2 January 1918
• Genre
  Drama / History
• Duration1h 28m
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  5.0
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• Productions

  Birth of a Race Photoplay Corporation, The Frohman Amusement Corp.