13th

SW Film Series

In recognition of Social Work Month

Join the NASW-Iowa Chapter for our film series 

13th - A Documentary

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Saturday, March 1, 2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mickle Center

1620 Pleasant Street

Des Moines, IA

Admission is free, but you must register to attend!!!

SEATING IS LIMITED!!

13th is a 2016 documentary directed by Ava DuVernay that explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. The film focuses on the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery but allowed involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. It argues that this loophole has been exploited to disproportionately incarcerate Black Americans, tracing the history of systemic racism from the Reconstruction era to the present-day prison-industrial complex. Through expert interviews, historical footage, and analysis of policies like the war on drugs and mandatory minimum sentencing, 13th highlights how mass incarceration functions as a form of modern slavery.

3.0 CEUs

Participants will develop an understanding of:

• How to raise awareness and educate
• How to foster dialogue and community
• Inspire action and advocacy

Contact:  Sharaine Webster - serenitycounseling@gmail.com
              

The NASW Iowa Chapter has developed this program to meet continuing education criteria as outlined by Iowa Administrative Rule for social workers for 3.0 hours of continuing education. Other professionals who believe that this programming meets their professional licensure requirements are welcome to attend the event, but should consult with the laws and rules that govern continuing education criteria for their profession.

This event WILL NOT BE RECORDED.