The Interrupters

The Interrupters (2011)

12/08/2011 (GB)
Documentary
2h 9m

Every City Needs Its Heroes

Overview

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.

  • Steve JamesDirector
  • Alex KotlowitzWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $282,448

Keywords

  • hero
  • social work
  • redemption
  • gang leader
  • honor
  • intervention
  • street crime

Top Billed Cast

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Caprysha Anderson

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Eddie Bocanegra

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"Lil' Mikey" Davis

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