Rikers (2016)
AN AMERICAN JAIL
This film from Bill Moyers is the first documentary to focus exclusively on people formerly detained in New York City’s notorious Rikers Island Jail. They tell their compelling stories direct to the camera, revealing the violent arc of the Rikers experience – from the trauma of entry to extortion and control by inmates, to oppressive corrections officers, violence and solitary confinement.
Director: Marc Levin, Mark Benjamin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 12, 2016
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Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, police brutality, survival, jail, extortion, inmate, gang violence, prison brutality, prison rape, jailed, systemic corruption, rikers island, violence, mass incarceration
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rikers about?
- This film from Bill Moyers is the first documentary to focus exclusively on people formerly detained in New York City’s notorious Rikers Island Jail. They tell their compelling stories direct to the camera, revealing the violent arc of the Rikers experience – from the trauma of entry to extortion and control by inmates, to oppressive corrections officers, violence and solitary confinement.
- Who directed Rikers?
- Rikers was directed by Marc Levin, Mark Benjamin.
- Who stars in Rikers?
- Rikers stars Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means, Robert Hinton.
- How long is Rikers?
- Rikers has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Rikers?
- Rikers is a Documentary film.