Feelings on the 13th Documentary
By Savanna White In her film 13th, Ava DuVernay paints an image of racism and slavery that still exist in America today. Even if the constitution prohibits it, the 13th emphasizes the extent of the pain that slavery can inflict. The 13th amendment to the American constitution, which made slavery a criminal offense, left gaps that DuVernay analyzes. She uses various examples from everyday life to illustrate how racism has affected people's thoughts. DuVernay speaks with a number of well-known people who have expressed their opinions on the subject. The film is built around these interviews. At the conclusion of the film, DuVernay raises certain issues, such as whether slavery was actually abolished in America. This movie brought up emotions about incarceration in the US that I didn't know I had. I felt angry and sad at how our country has handled this situation. The film brought up new emotions about racism and the fact that we are still dealing with it today. I am saddened b...