Categories: Reality Shows

’13th’ director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey discuss documentary (Video)

Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Netflix

Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey attended a screening of the feature documentary film “13TH” over the weekends.

The title of the documentary refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.”

Check out clips below of DuVernay discussing growing up in Compton and her inspiration for the film and of Winfrey discussing “13TH.”

“13TH”was released theatrically October 7th and is now streaming on Netflix.


Ava DuVernay on Growing Up in Compton and the Inspiration for 13TH:




Oprah Winfrey on Why Ava DuVernay’s 13TH is a “Wakeup Call”:





TVMusic Network Staff

Recent Posts

‘American Idol’: Katy Perry Says Goodbye After Seven Seasons

"American Idol" judge Katy Perry said goodbye to the show after sitting behind the desk…

7 hours ago

BON JOVI: ‘Living Proof’ Song and Lyric Video Out Now (Listen)

Bon Jovi is back with a new song and album. The Rock and Roll Hall…

1 day ago

HBO Documentary ‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ coming to MAX

The HBO Original documentary "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," which had its world premiere at…

1 day ago

‘The Young and the Restless’: Soap Opera Spoilers Week of May 20

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on “The Young and the Restless” for the…

3 days ago

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Soap Opera Spoilers: Week of May 20

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up for the week of May 20 on…

3 days ago

‘General Hospital’ Soap Opera Spoilers: Week of May 20

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on “General Hospital” for the week of May…

3 days ago