The Interrupters

The Interrupters

2011 · 125 min · EN · NR · 6.8 (43 votes)
Dir. Steve James · Starring Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Gary Slutkin, Caprysha Anderson, Eddie Bocanegra · Music Joshua Abrams

Every City Needs Its Heroes

Documentary

The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.

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This documentary immerses you in the raw, unvarnished reality of urban conflict. It's a powerful, humanizing look at individuals striving for peace amidst chaos, offering a profound sense of hope and resilience.

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