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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.
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new york city
police brutality
survival
jail
extortion
inmate
gang violence
prison brutality
prison rape
jailed
systemic corruption
rikers island
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Questions about Rikers
How long is Rikers?
Rikers has a runtime of 1h 10m (1 hour and 10 minutes).
Who directed Rikers?
Rikers was directed by Marc Levin and released in 2016.
What genre is Rikers?
Rikers is a Documentary film (2016).
Who stars in Rikers?
The cast of Rikers includes Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means.
What is the TMDB rating for Rikers?
Rikers has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 1 votes.
