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Rikers

Bill Moyers Introduces Rikers: What's Next

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Bill Moyers reflects on the notorious record of Rikers Island Jail and the critical factors including investigative journalism, civic activism and political leadership that has resulted now in a growing consensus to close the jail.

RIKERS is a production of Schumann Media Center, Inc. and Brick City TV LLC in association with Public Square Media, Inc. Produced by Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin, with producer Rolake Bamgbose. Executive Producer, Judy Doctoroff O’Neill. Executive Editor, Bill Moyers.
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Rikers: What's Next Preview
As some call for closing Rikers Island Jail, Bill Moyers explores what choices we face.
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Rikers
Rikers: What's Next? A Conversation
As some call for closing Rikers Island Jail, Bill Moyers explores what choices we face.
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Bill Moyers Introduces the Film "Rikers"
Bill Moyers describes his new documentary, "Rikers."
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Rikers - Preview
People formerly detained at New York City's notorious jail reveal what they experienced.
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Rikers
Rikers: A Conversation
A discussion of the film RIKERS, the future of the jail complex, and planned reforms.
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Rikers
Rikers
People formerly detained at New York City's notorious jail reveal what they experienced.
Special: 56:40