13th
“From slave to criminal with one amendment.”
Synopsis
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-10
Top Cast
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Jelani Cobb
Self
Angela Davis
Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self
Michelle Alexander
Self
Cory Booker
Self - U.S. Senator (D) New Jersey
Marie Gottschalk
Self
Michael Hough
Self
Gina Clayton
Self
David Keene
Self
James Kilgore
Self
Bryan Stevenson
Self
Nicholas Turner
Self
John Hagan
Self
Van Jones
Self
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysOpens the 54th New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Averick, Ava DuVernay
- Original Score
- Jason Moran
- Original Title
- 13th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kandoo Films, MakeMake
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ava DuVernay
Spencer Averick, Ava DuVernay
Jason Moran
Hans Charles, Kira Kelly
Spencer Averick
Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Adam Del Deo, Lisa Nishimura, Angus Wall
Department Leadership Roster
Ava DuVernay
Director
Hans Charles
Director of Photography
Spencer Averick
Writer
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Kira Kelly
Director of Photography
Spencer Averick
Editor
Ava DuVernay
Producer
Spencer Averick
Producer
Jason Moran
Original Music Composer
Howard Barish
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 13th
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 13th about?
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Who directed 13th?
13th was directed by Ava DuVernay.
Who stars in 13th?
The principal cast of 13th includes Jelani Cobb, Angela Davis, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker.
When was 13th released and how long is it?
13th was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for 13th?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 13th was composed by Jason Moran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 13th?
13th holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).