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Where to Watch 13th (2016) in the US
- 2016
- TV-MA
- 1h 40m
- 8.2IMDb
- 97%Rotten Tomatoes
- 81Metascore
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What it's about
The film begins with the idea that 25 percent of the people in the world who are incarcerated are incarcerated in the U.S. Although the U.S. has just 5% of the world's population. "13th" charts the explosive growth in America's prison population; in 1970, there were about 200,000 prisoners; today, the prison population is more than 2 million. The documentary touches on chattel slavery; D. W. Griffith's film "The Birth of a Nation"; Emmett Till; the civil rights movement; the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Richard M. Nixon; and Ronald Reagan's declaration of the war on drugs and much more.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Writer
- Spencer Averick, Ava DuVernay
- Starring
- Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker
Details
- Release date
- Oct 7, 2016
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 32 wins & 47 nominations total
Where to Watch 13th (2016) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch 13th in the United States?
- 13th is available with a subscription in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD).
- Can I stream 13th or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD).
- Can I watch 13th for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for 13th in the United States.
