Rikers(2016)
AN AMERICAN JAIL
Rikers 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.
Rikers (2016) is a documentary film directed by Marc Levin, released on November 12, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell and Hector Custodio. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Levin
- Writers:
- Marc Levin
- Status:
- Released
Rikers (2016) Trailer
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Rikers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Moyers
as Host
- Tariq Barnes
Tariq Barnes
as Self
- Barry Campbell
Barry Campbell
- Hector Custodio
Hector Custodio
- Candie Hailey-Means
Candie Hailey-Means
- Robert Hinton
Robert Hinton
- Kathy Morse
Kathy Morse
- Five Mualimm-Ak
Five Mualimm-Ak
- Ismael Nazario
Ismael Nazario
- Marcell Neal
Marcell Neal
- Ralph Nuñez
Ralph Nuñez
- Damian Stapleton
Damian Stapleton
Key crew
Directed by Marc Levin, written by Marc Levin.
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Rikers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Rikers – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rikers?
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The main cast of Rikers (2016) includes Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio and Candie Hailey-Means. The film was directed by Marc Levin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rikers released?
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Rikers was released on November 12, 2016 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Rikers worth watching?
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Rikers (2016) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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