In this thought-provoking 2016 Netflix original documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.  The film begins with the idea that 25 percent of the people in the world who are incarcerated are incarcerated in the U.S. although the U.S. has just 5% of the world’s population.  “13th” charts the explosive growth in America’s prison population; in 1970, there were about 200,000 prisoners; today, the prison population is more than 2 million.

A discussion will follow the film and audience participation is encouraged.  The discussion panel will be Kat Brady and De Mont R. D. Conner.  Brady is a Community Justice Advocate and Coordinator of Community Alliance on Prisons.  Conner is Co-Manager of Ho’omana Pono, LLC, a Native Hawaiian Advocacy Corporation that operates out of the Wai’anae Coast.

Program schedule is subject to change.  Contact the hosting library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.