The Film
Actor John Leguizamo visits Rikers Island Correctional Facility to perform his one-man Broadway show
“Ghetto Klown” for an audience of over 400 inmates. Following his performance, Leguizamo holds group discussions with justice-involved young men awaiting trial or sentencing. By sharing his personal journey of adversity and self-awareness, he inspires his audience to reflect openly and honestly about their own lives. This short documentary interweaves excerpts from Leguizamo’s performance and those discussions bringing attention to the serious challenges and human side of incarceration.
TRT: 26 Minutes | In English
I feel like I had to give back... had I made a wrong decision or a different decision here and there, that would be me.
John Leguizamo
Screenings & Distribution
Following an award winning multi festival run, a shortlisting for an Academy Award and a two-year NBC Comcast streaming contract on Xfinity's Black Experience Channel and Xumo Play, John Leguizamo Live At Rikers is now seeking distribution in non-theatrical, international and educational markets.
The Filmmakers
Elena Engel
Ben Konigsberg
Ben Konigsberg
Director/Producer
Ben Konigsberg
Ben Konigsberg
Ben Konigsberg
Producer
Abigail Fuller
Ben Konigsberg
Abigail Fuller
Co-Director
John Leguizamo
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Abigail Fuller
Executive Producer
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Executive Producer
Brad Allgood
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Editor
Ben Montez
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Chris Hajian
Editor
Chris Hajian
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Chris Hajian
Composer
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Director of Photography
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