John Leguizamo Live At Rikers
Documentary Short
WORLD PREMIERE at the
Tribeca Film Festival June 2022
the film
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
ScreeningS
Sun June 12th
World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival
2pm EDT
BMCC Tribeca PAC
Event Details
Sun June 12th
World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival
2pm EDT
BMCC Tribeca PAC
Tues June 14th
Available for At-Home Viewing
6pm EDT
At Home
Event Details
Tues June 14th
Available for At-Home Viewing
View the film from home with an At-Home pass to the full Tribeca Film Festival or the shorts program.
6pm EDT
At Home
Wed June 15th
Screening + A Conversation With The Filmmakers
12:30pm EDT
Cinépolis: Theater 4
Event Details
Wed June 15th
Screening + A Conversation With The Filmmakers
Watch the film and then join us for a virtual conversation with John Leguizamo and an in-person Q&A with the film's creators
12:30pm EDT
Cinépolis: Theater 4
Thurs June 16th
Additional Tribeca Film Festival Screening
9:30pm EDT
Village East by Angelika: Theater 7
Event Details
Thurs June 16th
Additional Tribeca Film Festival Screening
9:30pm EDT
Village East by Angelika: Theater 7
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
W. Wilder Knight II
Abigail Fuller
Executive Producer
W. Wilder Knight II
W. Wilder Knight II
W. Wilder Knight II
Executive Producer
Brad Allgood
W. Wilder Knight II
W. Wilder Knight II
Editor
Ben Montez
Fortunato Procopio
Chris Hajian
Editor
Chris Hajian
Fortunato Procopio
Chris Hajian
Composer
Fortunato Procopio
Fortunato Procopio
Fortunato Procopio
Director of Photography
Press Contact
DAVID MAGDAEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
David Magdael – dmagdael@dmagpr.com
Vince Johnson – vjohnson@dmagpr.com