People are absolutely raving about 13th, the superb new documentary on Netflix

Paul Moore

It has been described as “essential viewing”.

A few days ago, we urged you all to watch Ava DuVernay’s new film, 13th, as it made its debut on Netflix.

The documentary revolves around the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution, which reads “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.”

The documentary has been tipped to win an Oscar and it focuses on how this amendment has been used to subjugate the masses and propagate racial inequality in America.

Du Vernay’s work has already proven to be a massive success with critics – it currently has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – but audiences have also been wowed by its unflinching and powerful narrative.

Wow. I just watched the 13th on Netflix. Required viewing. Thank you @AVAETC for creating one of the most important documentaries I've seen.

— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) October 9, 2016

America makes up 5% of the world's population yet 25% of the world's incarcerated. @AVAETC is opening eyes with #13th on Netflix.

— Lecrae (@lecrae) October 9, 2016

If anyone is in the market for an excellent documentary might I recommend 13th @NetflixUK. Sobering, saddening and sadly essential viewing. pic.twitter.com/Ir2AWrGSDK

— 📻 ED SMITH 📻 (@EdTodayFM) October 11, 2016

@13THFilm

Amazing documentary on Netflix! 🙌🏿 #13th

— Wesley Snipes (@wesleysnipes) October 12, 2016

Just watched @13THFilm. @AVAETC does a powerful job of connecting history to today's mass incarceration problem. Please watch.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) October 11, 2016

Wow. @13THFilm is MANDATORY VIEWING if you call yourself an American. Jaw dropping and eye opening. #knowourhistory Thank you @AVAETC

— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) October 10, 2016

@AVAETC documentary 13th is REQUIRED viewing. Watch now on Netflix. It is the start of the discussion the country needs to have immediately.

— Malcolm D. Lee (@malcolmdlee) October 11, 2016

You all need to watch #13th on @netflix right now. Absolutely brilliant and incendiary filmmaking. Can't recommend it enough.

— Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin) October 9, 2016

If you haven't read or don't have the time to read "The New Jim Crow" you should watch a Netflix filmed called "13th"

— Lani (@NevaDyingBroke) October 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/cthagod/status/785133422364745728

https://twitter.com/MelissaBenoist/status/784902198022975489

Stop what you're doing. And watch this instead. #13th @13thfilm @netflix https://t.co/lrCsNElHPN pic.twitter.com/BIRCTcmAvQ

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 9, 2016

Here’s the trailer.