"13TH," a thought-provoking documentary by Ava DuVernay, delves into the history of racial inequality in the United States, weaving together the stories of African Americans and the evolution of the prison system. Through interviews with activists, scholars, and politicians, the film exposes the deep-rooted connection between slavery, Jim Crow laws, and mass incarceration, arguing that the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, has been subverted to create a new system of oppression that disproportionately targets African Americans. "13TH" is a powerful indictment of the American criminal justice system, shedding light on the systemic racism that continues to permeate society and urging viewers to confront the legacy of slavery and its lasting impact on contemporary America.
