The movie, I’m pleased to report, exerts the same kind of historical/topical force that "13th" did. DuVernay, while she works in an extremely accessible and mainstream way, has a singular gift for making the nuances of history come alive. "14th" is steeped in history, but it’s not a dry lecture.
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/14th-review-ava-duvernay-nyff-1236904880/)