13th(2016)
From slave to criminal with one amendment.
13th Synopsis
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
13th (2016) is a documentary film directed by Ava DuVernay, released on October 7, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jelani Cobb, Angela Davis, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Michelle Alexander. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 813 ratings.
- Director:
- Ava DuVernay
- Writers:
- Spencer Averick, Ava DuVernay
- Producers:
- Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Howard Barish
- Cinematographer:
- Kira Kelly
- Composer:
- Jason Moran
- Production:
- Kandoo Films, MakeMake
- Status:
- Released
13th (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 13th before you stream it.
13th Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for 13th.
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Trailer
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'13TH' Red Carpet
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13th Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jelani Cobb
as Self
Angela Davis
as Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
as Self
Michelle Alexander
as Self
Cory Booker
as Self - U.S. Senator (D) New Jersey
Marie Gottschalk
as Self
- Michael Hough
Michael Hough
as Self
- Gina Clayton
Gina Clayton
as Self
- David Keene
David Keene
as Self
- James Kilgore
James Kilgore
as Self
- Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson
as Self
- Nicholas Turner
Nicholas Turner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ava DuVernay, written by Spencer Averick and Ava DuVernay, produced by Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick and Howard Barish.
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13th Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 813 ratings.
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13th – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 13th online?
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13th (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 13th?
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The main cast of 13th (2016) includes Jelani Cobb, Angela Davis, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Michelle Alexander and Cory Booker. The film was directed by Ava DuVernay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 13th released?
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13th was released on October 7, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is 13th worth watching?
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13th (2016) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 813 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 13th?
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Yes. The official 13th trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.