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film by DuVernay [2016]
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The 2016 documentary film 13th, directed by Ava DuVernay, explores the intersection of race and the American prison system. The film's title refers to the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.12

DuVernay's work often examines the experiences of African Americans, including historical and ongoing racial inequities. 13th specifically investigates how the criminal justice system has been used to perpetuate racial discrimination and mass incarceration in the United States. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature and won multiple Emmy Awards.12

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