How did you feel after viewing 13th? Do you think the message of the film was ultimately hopeful? Why or why not?
What is the significance of the movie title?
When you hear the word prisoner, what image comes to mind?
What do you think about the present state of the American prison system?
What does the term “mass incarceration” refer to and how does it change black communities?
The film argues that there is a direct link between American slavery and the modern American prison system. What is your take on this argument?
What’s the underlying motive for the 13th amendment leaving a loophole for slave labor? Were you aware that the 13th Amendment still allows for some forms of slavery?
This film is full of statistics, many of them startling. Which statistic stood out to you the most? Why do you think this is? What will you do with this statistic?
How do you think media and popular culture representations of Black Americans, particularly Black men, have contributed to a climate of white fear and anxiety? How has that affected tough-on-crime policies?
What are modern day examples of ways the media uses words to impact the perception and criminalization of people of color?
What was your interest in viewing this film? And what are your biggest takeaways from the film? Emotional state?
How knowledgeable are you on the concept of social privilege? Do you ever reflect upon the systematic privileges you may or may not experience because of race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, religion, physical/mental abilities, etc.?
Have you ever been directly affected by any of the issues presented in the film? If so, how?
Do you see yourself making any personal changes in your life after having watched 13TH? If so, what kinds of changes?
Relating back to our coaching and our role in our players lives; How do you think this effects our players and in what way could we bring the knowledge we gained from this documentary to our teams?
How do the perspectives of the documentary apply to our coaching environment? How do you see them influencing the way you see your role as a coach and leader in the community?
