The documentary "13th" explores the rapid growth of the US prison population, from approximately 200,000 in 1970 to over 2 million today. It delves into historical context, including chattel slavery, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the war on drugs declared by Ronald Reagan, to illustrate the complex issues driving this trend.

13th
The film examines the US prison system's deep-seated flaws, focusing on the persistent racial disparities that plague it.