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Rikers

Rikers

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Rikers
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2016-11-12
  • Runtime: 70 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9608
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers

as Host

Tariq Barnes

Tariq Barnes

as Self

Barry Campbell

Barry Campbell

as

Hector Custodio

Hector Custodio

as

Candie Hailey-Means

Candie Hailey-Means

as

Robert Hinton

Robert Hinton

as

Kathy Morse

Kathy Morse

as

Five Mualimm-Ak

Five Mualimm-Ak

as

Ismael Nazario

Ismael Nazario

as

Marcell Neal

Marcell Neal

as

Trailers & Clips

RIKERS: 2016 Documentary - By -Five Mualimmak - Bill Moyers - Marc Levin- Mark Benjamin

External Links

Keywords

new york citypolice brutalitysurvivaljailextortioninmategang violenceprison brutalityprison rapejailedsystemic corruptionrikers islandviolencemass incarceration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rikers?

Rikers is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2016-11-12.

Who are the main actors in Rikers?

The main cast includes Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means, .

Where can I watch Rikers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Rikers is available.

Is Rikers based on a true story?

AN AMERICAN JAIL

What is the IMDb rating of Rikers?

Rikers has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Rikers?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Rikers?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Rikers filmed?

Rikers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Rikers?

The total runtime of Rikers is 70 minutes.

Is Rikers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Rikers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Rikers.

Does Rikers have a post-credit scene?

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