'13th,' released just this year (2016) is a Netflix original documentary which gives a very in depth insight to America's prison system and reveal's the nation's history of racial inequality.
It was directed by Ava DuVernay, who also co-wrote this documentary with Spencer Averick.
This doc highlights significant events and how they all link together and having an end result of racial inequality. The title of this film is based upon the 13th amendment, where it's illegal for the use of slaves unless it's a form of punishment from crime. This one law caused a spiral of events, which has most recently lead to the current state of America and the movement of 'Black Lives Matter'.
This doc is in the expository format due to the subject that is talked about. The use of talking heads is through out the film, as well as clips and images that weren't taken by the film makers themselves. This doc is definitely an eye opener and keeps you engrossed through out due to information that is now put in front of you and you would not have known about it unless you went searching for it.
