Documentary
United States of America
Birth of the Living Dead is a documentary film that explores the making of George Romero's horror classic, Night of the Living Dead. The film provides an in-depth look at how Romero, along with a group of independent filmmakers, created a movie that would change the horror genre forever.
The documentary includes interviews with cast and crew members, including George Romero himself, who discuss the film's production and how they never thought it would become a cultural phenomenon. The movie was made on a shoestring budget and filmed in black and white, which added to its gritty and realistic feel.
The documentary also delves into the social and political context of the time, as Night of the Living Dead was released in 1968 during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. The movie's portrayal of a diverse group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse, including a black protagonist, was groundbreaking for the time and added to the film's impact.
Overall, Birth of the Living Dead provides a fascinating look into the making of one of horror cinema's most iconic movies and how it reflected and influenced the world around it.
