13th
Directed by Ava DuVernay8.297%90%7.9
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
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13th Ratings & Reviews
- Patrick WillisAugust 27, 2025Ava DuVernay’s 13th is a masterclass in documentary filmmaking — urgent, unflinching, and devastatingly powerful. What makes 13th so impactful is its clarity — it connects dots the public has long been encouraged to overlook. From the 13th Amendment’s loophole to the rise of the prison-industrial complex, this film doesn’t just inform — it demands awareness and action. A necessary watch for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of inequality in America, 13th is not just a film — it’s a wake-up call.
- Rowan KrzysiakJanuary 6, 202513th (2016) A documentary that suggests America uses the labour of incarcerated black people as a replacement for outlawed slave labour. It's interesting but unsurprisingly one-note. As a result it slightly overstays on its 100 minute runtime. Fine.
13th Trivia
13th was released on October 7, 2016.
13th was directed by Ava DuVernay.
13th has a runtime of 1 hr 40 min.
13th was produced by Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Howard Barish.
The key characters in 13th are Self (Jelani Cobb), Self (Angela Davis), Self (Henry Louis Gates, Jr.).
13th is rated TV-MA.
13th is a Documentary, Crime, History film.
13th has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.