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“RIKERS: AN AMERICAN JAIL”

Find out why Bill Moyers says it’s time for Rikers Island to close its cell doors.

Aired 05/09/2017

MetroFocus

“RIKERS: AN AMERICAN JAIL”

Clip: 5/9/2017 | 9m 23s

Find out why Bill Moyers says it’s time for Rikers Island to close its cell doors.

Bill Moyers brings us face to face with those who have endured years of brutality while incarcerated at Rikers Island. Find out why he says it’s time for the massive jail to close its cell doors.

Aired 05/09/2017

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