Ava DuVernay’s documentary 13TH 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.” The documentary provides an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the country’s history of racial inequality.

A discussion guided by YWCA staff will follow the film.

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Be Social, Inspire Justice is a quarterly event held by the YWCA Pierce County for donors, volunteers, and supporters interested in learning more about the many aspects of domestic violence education and prevention.