13 Reasons to Watch 13th
Netflix recently added a groundbreaking film to its' documentary section. The film titled "13th" uses direct camera interviews and narration from African American studies and Political Science experts as they explore the prevalence and abuse of a loophole created in the 13th Amendment.
The Amendment is summarized in the beginning of the film as stating that no man can be treated as a slave or discriminated against, unless they have been convicted for a crime. The exception has been exploited by jails and government corporations for years and now its' detrimental effects are coming to light as the conviction and shooting of blacks is increasing more and more everyday.
Here are 13 Reasons why this is a documentary you should take the hour to watch.
13. One of the main speakers in the film is Angela Davis, a black activist who was arrested during the civil rights movement and defended herself in court to end up getting the charges removed.
12. You learn about multiple companies that use jail slave labor to produce their products. Who wants to support that?
11. You get an entertaining history lesson in the Civil Rights movement
10. There's an inside look into the KKK and their actual practices during the time as well as myths that have been popularized
9. Presidentail Policies hold more secrets than we really know
8. The frequency of black incarcerations and death is only a product of policies beginning in the 1970s that are still followed today
7. They talk about #BlackLivesMatter, the root of that stance and what it truly represents
6. There is a closer look into the tragic death of Treyvon Martin and other unlawful killings of black Americans
5. The film argues on multiple ways that large numbers of black men have been wrongly sentenced to prison
4. There are multiple notable speakers and thinkers that add their sentiments throughout
3. Actual percentages and data are presented in an simple manner to grasp the magnitude of the issue
2. The film relates to present day issues including the Election between Trump and Clinton
1. Overall it is a great way of becoming enlightened on all parts of the human rights issue