13th

"A must watch to understand how capitalism DOES play a role in the criminal justice system. Radical criminology "

"I wasn’t really into the documentary but this one is important to see. A lot of people of color know about this awful side of America and basically this is shedding light to the continual oppression, racism, and other atrocities that are still occurring today. It’s important to educate ourselves but unfortunately we as a country haven’t learned our history lesson(s) and keep repeating it in new ways (rebranded). This documentary was made back in 2016 but I still find it to be continually relevant."

"Must see. This film should be a part of school history class. Americans and the rest of the world are mostly clueless about real history of USA. This sheds some light on one of the deadliest illnesses of American society: racial injustice. It’s been well hidden for too long. "

"Just love documentaries like these. I appreciate it so much more now that I’m older. "

"13th (2016), directed by Ava DuVernay, is a powerful documentary exploring the history of racial inequality and systemic injustice in the United States, specifically focusing on the mass incarceration of African Americans. The title refers to the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, except as a punishment for crime. This loophole, the film argues, has been exploited over the years, leading to the criminalization and incarceration of Black people as a continuation of oppressive practices from the era of slavery. Through historical analysis, interviews with scholars, activists, and politicians, and a close examination of pivotal moments such as the War on Drugs and the rise of the prison-industrial complex, 13th connects the dots between racial discrimination, legislation, and profit motives that have perpetuated cycles of poverty, criminalization, and disenfranchisement. The documentary sheds light on how media portrayals and political strategies have stigmatized African Americans, while private prisons have monetized incarceration, impacting millions of lives. DuVernay's 13th is both a historical exposé and a call to action, aiming to inspire awareness and change regarding the criminal justice system's inequalities and the broader issues of racial justice in America."

"Everyone should watch, understand, and talk about this movie"

"So many revelations. So hard to watch but should be required viewing for anyone even remotely political! My only beef is that Ava neglects to mention Joe Biden as his 1994 Crime Bill is kinda the entire reason the situation is as bad as it is to this day"

"Eye opening and wildly informational. I recommend this to everyone, it will change your perspective. "

"Ava DuVernay is such a great filmmaker"

"Mind expanding!"