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8.2
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Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

There is something bracing, even exciting, about the intellectual rigour that Ava DuVernay brings to this documentary about the prison system and the economic forces behind racism in America.

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Critic A.A. Dowd
rated 8

A vital state-of-the-union address, 13th connects yesterday’s America to today’s, showing that—for as far as we’ve come—the big difference between them isn’t nearly big enough.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
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Sibba Berg
rated 8

Viktig och sevärd dokumentär om den amerikanska fängelseindustrin och sambandet den har till slaveriet. En must see!

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Cast & Crew

Ava DuVernay
Director
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Ronald Reagan
As Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
As Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
As Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
As Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
As Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
As Self (archive footage)

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"13th" is a thought-provoking documentary that examines the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Featuring scholars, activists, and politicians, the film explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, from the end of slavery to the present day. Through candid interviews and powerful footage, "13th" sheds light on the economic and political systems that have perpetuated racial control and forced labor, and reveals how the war on drugs has led to mass incarceration and devastating consequences for minority communities. With a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to justice, director Ava DuVernay exposes the truth behind the U.S. prison system and challenges viewers to confront the harsh realities of systemic racism.

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You can stream 13th on: Netflix

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13th was released for streaming on October 7, 2016.