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Rikers

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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.

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: 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 Rikers: What's Next
Moyers reflects on the notorious record of the jail and the growing consensus to close it.
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Bill Moyers Introduces the Film "Rikers"
Bill Moyers describes his new documentary, "Rikers."
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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.
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