The title refers to the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and ended involuntary servitude, except as …

13th: Directed by Ava DuVernay. With Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales. An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's …

Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives...

In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Watch trailers & learn more.

Oct 1, 2016 · “13th” begins with an alarming statistic: One out of four African-American males will serve prison time at one point or another in their lives. Our journey begins from there, with a slew of familiar …

Feb 12, 2026 · Here's a look at common superstitions and the origins behind Friday the 13ths as Feb. 13, 2026, approaches.

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The 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865 and director Ava DuVernay supports her thesis through the use of both historical footage and interviews. Film clips of former President Richard Nixon call for …

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

5 days ago · A simple mistake can lead to disastrous results in figure skating. Amber Glenn, one of the members of Team USA's "Blade Angels," found herself in 13th place following Tuesday's short …