Richard Kotuk

Born

1943-11-23

Died

1998-02-10

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Biography

Richard Kotuk was an American journalist, producer and documentary filmmaker. He directed and produced Travis, a 1998 documentary film for which he won a George Foster Peabody Award. He was also the producer of the WNET news programs Bill Moyers Journal and The 51st State. His works are notable for their connection to the downtrodden especially in and around New York areas.