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‘14th’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Powerful Sequel to ‘13th’
Ava DuVernay returns with '14th', a powerful documentary sequel to her acclaimed film '13th', premiering at the New York Film Festival. The film explores the monumental impact of the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, which guaranteed equal protection under the law and effectively restarted American society after the Civil War. DuVernay transforms constitutional history into a vibrant, living narrative rather than a dry academic lecture. She highlights the Reconstruction era and its key architects, drawing urgent parallels between historical struggles and modern threats to fundamental freedoms.