Summary Of The 13th

The documentary 13th gave an informative insight into the unfair system that has been placed in favor of mass incarceration and in opposition of black and Hispanic people. This documentary brought to light how people exploited the 13th amendment as soon as it was passed by picking at the loophole that allows for slavery. Southern states took black men who committed minor offenses such as loitering and locked them up to create a prison that was made for white people to profit from, this way black men continued living as slaves. This system has largely affected the way black men are treated. The documentary shows how politicians placed this system in order to gain political points with the public by inciting fear and hatred towards criminals.