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The 13th
13th is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Ava DuVernay. It explores the prison–industrial complex, and the "intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States". The title refers to the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and ended involuntary servitude, except as punishment for convicted criminals. The film argues that this exemption has been used to continue the practice…
Peak Community Rank
#2
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#5.8
5 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
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Rankings Featuring The 13th
#2
Contender: 13th (2016)
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Contender: 13th (2016)
#9
Contender: 13th (Ava DuVernay, 2016)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #2 in Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time
Most divisive on “Top 10 Greatest Documentaries of All Time” — ranked #9 thereStrongest in Film — avg #5.5 across 4 lists
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should The 13th rank Top 3 in Documentaries of All Time?
Ranked #2 on "Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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“Top 10 Greatest Documentaries of All Time”
Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 13th's highest community ranking?⌄
The 13th is ranked #2 on "Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time" — its best placement across 5 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The 13th?⌄
The 13th appears in 5 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM, ENTERTAINMENT.
Is The 13th a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The 13th varies widely. It ranks as high as #2 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 7 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is The 13th most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
The 13th appears most frequently in the FILM category, most notably in "Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time".
