---
title: "14th"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/14th-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1732479
imdb_id: "tt43682722"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# 14th (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/14th-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

14th is a 2026 American documentary directed and produced by Ava DuVernay that explores the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The film serves as a companion piece to DuVernay's 2016 documentary feature 13th and follows the filmmaker as she speaks with scholars, politicians, and legal experts about the amendment, equal protection, citizenship, and who gets to belong in America.

The documentary delves into the historical context of the amendment, which was ratified in 1868 during the turbulent era of Reconstruction and has remained a contentious part of the American body politic ever since. With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and a release date of November 27, 2026, the film provides an educational look at the ongoing fight over birthright citizenship and constitutional rights.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ava DuVernay explores the Fourteenth Amendment and birthright citizenship in this documentary feature."

### Why Watch
- Directed and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
- Serves as a companion piece to the earlier documentary feature 13th.
- Features interviews with scholars, politicians, and legal experts including Stacey Abrams, David Blight, Lonnie Bunch, and Robert S. Chang.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a documentary focused on constitutional history and legal policy, which may not appeal to viewers looking for fictional entertainment.
- Tone & Suitability: The film has a documentary tone and a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it suitable for viewers interested in history and public policy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #documentary, #history, #american-politics, #legal-history, #social-issues, #educational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ava DuVernay
- **Networks / Studios**: ARRAY Filmworks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sherrilyn Ifill** as *Self*
- **Stacey Abrams** as *Self – Activist*
- **Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez** as *Self – US Representative*
- **Jeff Flake** as *Self – Former US Senator*
- **Hasan Piker** as *Self – Cultural Critic*
- **Alex Padilla** as *Self – US Senator*
- **Anna Paulina Luna** as *Self – US Representative*
- **David Blight** as *Self – Historian*
- **Eric Foner** as *Self – Historian*
- **Carla Hayden** as *Self – Librarian of Congress*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film 14th?
The film was directed and produced by Ava DuVernay.

### Q: What is the runtime of 14th?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: Is 14th connected to any other films?
Yes, it serves as a companion piece to Ava DuVernay's 2016 documentary feature 13th.

### Q: Who appears in the documentary?
The film features filmmaker Ava DuVernay speaking with scholars, politicians, and legal experts including Stacey Abrams, David Blight, Lonnie Bunch, and Robert S. Chang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [14th — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1732479)
- [14th (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_(film))
- [14th (2026) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1732479-14th/cast)
- [14th (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43682722/)
- [The Uprising - Montclair Film](https://www.montclairfilm.org/events/theuprising/)

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