 Death of a Nation is a powerful short film that examines the "progress" of our society since the making of the silent film "Birth of a Nation (1915)". In a time of hate crimes such as the Matthew Sheperd and James Byrd cases, we ask the question: "Have we truly evolved as a society?" In this film, we examine our present day culture with a rare look through the eyes of the oppressor, John, an underprivileged white male. Abused and tormented by his surroundings, intolerance and confusion grow. In juxtaposition, Lync, a young African American gay male, has his aristocratic goals set on protesting a white supremacist march with unconditional love and support from his father. Confused and searching, John initially seeks understanding and solace from Lync. Their connection is apparent in their deep religious convictions, but it is quickly overshadowed by the vast differences between them and the pressures of their individual associations and beliefs. The primordial battle between what is good and evil is played on in the most surprising manner. Cumulating in anticipated violence, but necessary for the unforeseeable conclusion.