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13th

Documentary

2016, Movie, 1h 40min

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Odie Henderson

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The final takeaway of “13th” is that change must come not from politicians, but from the hearts and minds of the American people.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Wendy Ide

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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.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic A.A. Dowd

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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

Critic Joseph Pomp

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Far from simply a missive from the Black Lives Matter movement, 13th offers a specialised introduction to the prison-industrial complex.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Christian Jess Mark

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Det er en gruopvækkende og uhyggelig oplevelse, der især kan anbefales til alle med interesse for amerikanske samfundsforhold.

Read full review at Soundvenue

Sibba Berg

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

3 years ago

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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