The 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution abolished slavery except when a crime has been committed. This exception left a major loophole in the amendment that has allowed mass incarceration to continue in the United States.
Mason Exhibitions and the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment will host a film screening of "13th", in the Johnson Center Cinema on Friday, October 13 from 7-9pm. Food will be provided!
The Cinematographer, Hans Charles, will kick off the evening with a few words!
The Johnson Center is Building #29 on the campus map and paid visitor parking is available in the Mason Pond Parking Deck.
In "13th", filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.
This film relates to the Faces of Resilience exhibition in Buchanan Hall Atrium Gallery from September 11-November 3.
Questions about this event or the exhibition should be emailed to Yassmin Salem at ysalem@gmu.edu