Michelle Alexander
Search results
People also ask
What is the movie 13th about?
What is '13th' at the New York Film Festival?
What happened to the 13th trailer?
Who wrote the film 13th?
Is 13th a good documentary?
Is 13th a good movie?
Director Ava DuVernay examines how the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, has been used to justify mass incarceration of people of color in the US. The film traces the history of racial discrimination, violence and profiteering from crime, and shows the impact on families and communities.
Synopsis. The film begins with an audio clip of President Barack Obama stating that the US has 5 percent of the world's population, but 25 percent of the world's prisoners.
A documentary that explores the history and impact of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery but also allowed forced labor for convicts. The film examines how the prison system in the U.S. reflects and perpetuates racial inequality and injustice.
Jun 14, 2020 · Duvernay's documentary “13th” takes a well-informed look at this loophole and administers a researched look at the American incarceration system and how it contributes to...
Oct 7, 2016 · 13th: Directed by Ava DuVernay. With Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales. An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
- (38K)
- Documentary, Crime, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2016-10-07
Sep 30, 2016 · Directed by Ava DuVernay. Documentary, Crime, History. 1h 40m. By Manohla Dargis. Sept. 29, 2016. Powerful, infuriating and at times overwhelming, Ava DuVernay’s documentary “13TH” will get your...
Ava DuVernay's film examines the connection between America's history of slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration. It features interviews with experts, activists, and politicians who discuss the causes and consequences of the criminal justice system.
- (109)
- Documentary
