13th
2016 movie
Directed by Ava DuVernay, '13th' is a compelling 2016 documentary that delves into the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the nation's prisons disproportionately filled with African-Americans. The film features insightful interviews with activists, politicians, and scholars, including Michelle Alexander, Bryan Stevenson, and Van Jones, who discuss the systemic issues leading to mass incarceration. '13th' has been lauded for its powerful narrative and meticulous research, earning a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 81 Metascore on Metacritic.
