Sharing the news on Twitter, the director wrote: “Some News: WHEN THEY SEE US is now available in front of @Netflix’s paywall for free.
They went on to serve prison sentences for a crime they didn’t commit.
Academy Award-nominated documentary 13th tells the story of racism in the US, with a particular focus on the ways in which black people are unfairly and disproportionately incarcerated.
To commemorate the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, viewers will be able to watch DuVernay’s Netflix projects on Friday (19 June) without having to pay for a subscription.