Search results
13th is a 2016 American documentary film that explores the prison-industrial complex and its connection to race, justice, and mass incarceration in the US. The film title refers to the Thirteenth Amendment that abolished slavery, but allowed involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.
Oct 7, 2016 · Ava DuVernay's film explores the history of mass incarceration and racial inequality in the United States, from slavery to the war on drugs. The title refers to the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery but allowed forced labor as a punishment for crime.
- (38K)
- Documentary, Crime, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2016-10-07
Sep 30, 2016 · Director Ava DuVernay examines how the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, has been used to justify mass incarceration and racial discrimination in the US. The film traces the history of the prison industrial complex, from the Civil War to the present, and features interviews with scholars, activists and politicians.
Sep 30, 2016 · Netflix. 13TH. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Ava DuVernay. Documentary, Crime, History. 1h 40m. By Manohla Dargis. Sept. 29, 2016. Powerful, infuriating and at times overwhelming, Ava DuVernay...
- Ava Duvernay
People also ask
Is '13th' on Netflix?
What is '13th' at the New York Film Festival?
What is the movie 13th about?
Who are the actors in the movie 13th?
13TH is a film by Ava DuVernay that examines the connection between America's history of slavery, racism and mass incarceration. The film features interviews with experts, activists and politicians, and has received critical acclaim and awards.
- (109)
- Documentary
