Review of 13th (2016) by Zachariah S — 07 Jan 2017
One of the most brilliant documentary films I have ever seen. It serves as a powerful reminder of America's long, continuing legacy of abuse and subjugation of people of color.
The movie walks linearly from emancipation to today and examines the state of racial injustice with an emphasis on the myth of black criminality. It is scathing of both political parties and leaders, which makes the film exceptionally poignant in the midst of the current political climate.
The film showcases a wide variety of experts from Michele Alexander (The New Jim Crow) to Angela Davis (civil rights leader) on the state of criminal justice and racial inequality in America. The film is blunt and clear in who has benefitted from the prison-industrial complex and looks deeply into the electoral, ethical, and policy ramifications.
The film is a great primer and launching point into further discussions and research on this issue. A must watch for everyone trying to understand the state of racial injustice and inequity and its long history.
This review of 13th (2016) was written by Zachariah S on 07 Jan 2017.
13th has generally received very positive reviews.
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