We live in an age where media across all platforms has come to reflect the toxic sensibility of an era dominated by a hyper partisan political discourse. DW Griffith’s film “The Birth of a Nation” is generally considered one of the most controversial films of all time, and could be considered a precursor to the media landscape of our time. Artist, writer and musician Paul D. Miller aka Dj Spooky has done a “multimedia remix” of the film and recast it as “Rebirth of a Nation.” Miller’s remix project encapsulates a new approach to thinking about applying the concept of “remix” to cinema - he calls the project a kind of scenario where “the director is the dj.” The remix of Griffith’s cinematic masterpiece has been performed mostly as a live concert from venues ranging from the Odeon of Herode Atticus at The Acropolis in Greece, to MoMA (New York), among others. Catskills Art Space is pleased to present a screening of one version of the film, with Paul D. Miller in attendance for audience questions and talkback. The music score he composed is performed by legendary ensemble, Kronos Quartet for the soundtrack. Please join us for a truly special and unique evening of contemporary art, cinema, and conceptual approaches to contemporary digital media.

About the Artist

Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, is currently Artist in Residence at Yale University Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (2023-2024, extended). He is a composer, multimedia artist, and writer whose work engages audiences in a blend of genres, global culture, and environmental and social issues. Miller has collaborated with an array of recording artists, including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Metallica, Chuck D from Public Enemy, Steve Reich, and Yoko Ono amongst many others. His 2018 album, DJ Spooky Presents: Phantom Dancehall, debuted at #3 on Billboard Reggae. Miller currently lives and works in Roscoe, NY.