Richard Kotuk | |
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 Kotuk on Main Beach, East Hampton (village), New York in the winter of 1996 | |
| Born | November 23, 1943 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1998 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University The New School |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, producer, documentary filmmaker |
| Years active | 1965–1998 |
Richard Kotuk (November 23, 1943 – February 10, 1998) 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.