shining a light on solitary confinement in Rikers
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A mini-docuseries using recurring themes and audio oral history to document, educate, and activate the oppressive legacy of Rikers Island which spans more than 100 years. These videos were made by…
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When COVID-19 hit, RPMP partnered with Exodus Transitional to conduct 20 interviews of people released from Rikers during the pandemic. We were able to capture the experiences of people who survived…
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Narrators responses to “why Rikers must close?” and “why Rikers should be remembered?”
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The primary aim of this oral history project is to document the experiences of those who have been directly impacted by Rikers Island. As such, the oral history project is accountable to those to whom…
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