13th from Ava DuVernay Filmmaker Ava DuVernay takes an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality. The title refers to the 13th ammendment which abolished slavery yet contains an exception allowing for forced labor as long as the laborer is a convict.
Winner BAFTA / Best Documentary
Winner Primetime Emmy / Outstanding Documentary
Winner, 22 more film, television and film critics' awards
Nominated Oscars / Best Documentary
Nominated for 37 more film, television and film critics' awards
Link to IMDb Summary/Synopsis Please note that this month’s film will be shown in the Boulder Creek Meeting Room in the main Boulder library (our usual location). Parking is available in the library lot. The first 90 minutes are free; an additional 90 minutes may be purchased for $1.25/hour. If you need to park longer than 3 hours, please park in a public parking garage or do street parking nearby to avoid a ticket. A bus stop is close by at Broadway and Arapahoe.