Rikers
"AN AMERICAN JAIL"
Originally released in 2016. Rikers is a documentary film. directed by Marc Levin. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, and Barry Campbell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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 ...
Who directed Rikers?
Rikers was directed by Marc Levin.
How long is Rikers?
Rikers has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Rikers released?
Rikers was released on November 12, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rikers?
The main cast of Rikers includes Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means.