13th (Thirteenth Amendment)

    13th     Documentary Review:  13 th Directed by: Ava DuVernay Year of Release: 2016 Platform: Netflix Genre: Documentary, History, Crime, Social Justice Language: English Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes Overview 13th  is a gripping and emotionally intense documentary that explores the history of racial injustice and the ongoing issue of mass incarceration in the United States. The title refers to the  13th Amendment  of the U.S. Constitution, which outlawed slavery  except as punishment for a crime .  The film highlights how this loophole has been systematically exploited over the years to criminalize and imprison Black Americans on a large scale. It connects historical events to current social issues, showing how deeply rooted racism continues to impact the criminal justice system. The documentary is well-paced, deeply educational, and hard-hitting. Main Themes The central message of  13th  is that  mass incarceration is ...