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The Interrupters is a 2011 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that tells the story of three violence interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. It examines a year in which Chicago drew national headlines for violence and murder that plagued the city.
Aug 12, 2011 · The Interrupters: Directed by Steve James. With Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Toya Batey, Cobe Williams. A year in the life of a city grappling with urban violence.
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- Documentary, Crime
- Steve James
- 2011-08-12
The Interrupters presents unforgettable profiles in courage, as three former street criminals in Chicago place themselves in the line of fire to protect their communities. The two-hour film ...
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- February 14, 2012
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Aug 9, 2011 · An epic tale of courage and hope, "The Interrupters" is a new film from acclaimed director Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") and award-winning author Alex Kotlowit...
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The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz, this film is an unusually intimate journey into the stubborn, persistence of violence in our cities.
Aug 10, 2011 · The Interrupters were once such young men — and women. They once were blind, but now they see. James' film, mighty and heart-wrenching, follows members of CeaseFire, tough negotiators who monitor gang activity in their neighborhoods and try to anticipate developing warfare. They make it their business to know the gang leaders and members.
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The film follows Chicago's violence interrupters-a group made up primarily of former gang members who are dedicated to stopping the gang-related killings that are plaguing their city. Three of ...
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- Documentary, Crime, Drama
