Ava Duvernay: Film Analysis
Summary/Synopsis:
Ava DuVernay’s documentary, a Netflix original, “13TH” released in October 17, 2016 can be described, as a provocative documentary since its major purpose is to expose the racial inequalities forged by the criminal justice system and government policy. The documentary has demonstrated that since the formation of the nation racial monitories have experienced inequalities beginning with slavery, which later then trances to modern day prison. The transition from slavery to prison is due the exploitation of the loophole found in the 13th amendment, which states “except as a punishment for a crime.” In other words the loophole states that unless you are a criminal you do not have the right to be free. Eventually the loophole
Ava DuVernay’s documentary, a Netflix original, “13TH” released in October 17, 2016 can be described, as a provocative documentary since its major purpose is to expose the racial inequalities forged by the criminal justice system and government policy. The documentary has demonstrated that since the formation of the nation racial monitories have experienced inequalities beginning with slavery, which later then trances to modern day prison. The transition from slavery to prison is due the exploitation of the loophole found in the 13th amendment, which states “except as a punishment for a crime.” In other words the loophole states that unless you are a criminal you do not have the right to be free. Eventually the loophole