Anonymous
Post 06/15/2020 17:53     Subject: New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
Anonymous wrote:I’d love to watch with my 10 year old but it sounds like he’s too young. Can anyone who’s seen it comment? Is it mostly because of images?


The images are very hard to see/watch. But, I think the discussion is sometimes a bit sophisticated for a 10 year old. I feel like I need to watch it again to take it all in.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2020 14:17     Subject: New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
I’d love to watch with my 10 year old but it sounds like he’s too young. Can anyone who’s seen it comment? Is it mostly because of images?
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2020 14:14     Subject: Re:New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
Anonymous wrote:And the way states use public institutions to purchase prison made goods is sickening. I worked for a VA state University and we had to buy all office furniture from one of those specific catalogues the state provided. Nevermind it's actually costing the university way more than a run to IKEA would...I don't want to sit at a desk made by prison slaves.


Yeah this is something that really bothers me too. The number of businesses profiting on this labor is staggering.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2020 19:30     Subject: Re:New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
And the way states use public institutions to purchase prison made goods is sickening. I worked for a VA state University and we had to buy all office furniture from one of those specific catalogues the state provided. Nevermind it's actually costing the university way more than a run to IKEA would...I don't want to sit at a desk made by prison slaves.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2020 14:43     Subject: New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
Anonymous wrote:I just watched this today. It's so well done and perfect for todays climate. I suggest everyone take the time to watch it and think about the history of African Americans in our country.


No thanks
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2020 14:33     Subject: New Netflix Documentary '13TH'
Anonymous wrote:I just watched this today. It's so well done and perfect for todays climate. I suggest everyone take the time to watch it and think about the history of African Americans in our country.


I second this! I think it does a great job of explaining what people mean when they talk about institutional racism when it comes to policing. The racism is baked into the system.