“13th”

 In the film “13th” the director brings awareness to the ugliness of the United States. The message of the 13th is communicated through a combination of powerful interviews with activists, scholars, and politicians all with different view points. There are data visuals and historical footage of the overlooked racism in our world. Watching 13th makes you think deeply about the roots of racial injustice and how the criminal justice system has been used as a tool of oppression. The combination of factual evidence and personal testimony makes the message of the film clear and makes viewers reflect on the roles within the economy. 

       Throughout the film many different figures are interviewed, there are interviews coming from individuals who have been personally been hurt by the cruel criminal justice system, to interviews coming from people who at some point were part of the problem. This really goes to show different point of views. The editing of the interviews is another huge part of the documentary, they are all between clips and/or music that aligns with the film.

    The sound was a very important detail of this film. All of the music had a significance and the lyrics were put on the screen in an impactful way. The lyrics appear huge on screen, while cracking and almost dropping to the beat, which I think is one of the most important parts of the film. The songs are also placed intentionally with certain interviews, and clips of injustice. I believe that this is a key part in what makes the documentary easy to engage with and makes it not even feel like a documentary, but a very informative yet entertaining film.

    This film is a very important look into the upsetting racism and unfair criminal justice system. The “13th” effectively communicates the ugliness of United States history with racial injustice. The director presents various perspectives with editing and music to enhance the impact. The lyrics and very carefully placed interview clips further emphasize the films deep message making it a crucial tool for understanding and reflecting on all the issues of racial inequality.

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