Movies and TvShows featuring "rikers-island-correctional-facility-new-york-city" theme.

A professional boxer in 1940s New York City overcomes various challenges in his personal and professional life. The movie explores themes of father-son relationships, Italian-American identity, and the world of professional boxing.

Inez, an unapologetic and fiercely loyal woman, kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system. Together, they embark on a journey to find a place they can call home and regain their sense of identity and stability. Set in the rapidly changing backdrop of New York City, they must navigate through various challenges and obstacles while keeping their secret safe.

After a bitter breakup leaves her and her young children without any support, Anna goes to work for her cousin at a massage parlour known for "happy endings." As soon as she learns the ropes, Anna branches out on her own.

Sing Your Song is a documentary about the life and activism of Harry Belafonte, a renowned musician and civil rights activist. The film explores Belafonte's work in promoting racial equality, his involvement in the civil rights movement, and his impact on popular culture. Through interviews, archival footage, and performances, Sing Your Song paints a portrait of a talented and influential artist, as well as a committed advocate for justice.

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.