Lock-Up: The Prisoners of Rikers Island
Watch TrailerIf you're arrested in New York City and can't make bail, you'll be sent to Rikers Island -- a mammoth holding facility for 17,000 men and women awaiting trial. TV journalist Jon Alpert spent ten months filming there, coming away with a graphic and unblinking portrait of life inside America's largest jail complex, including a moving look at the human faces behind the statistics.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Director | Jon Alpert |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.6/10 (5 votes) |
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Lock-Up: The Prisoners of Rikers Island is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1994. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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