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The Interrupters
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The Interrupters

2011-07-29 · 129 min · ★ 6.8

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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Directors
Steve James
Production companies
Kartemquin Films, Rise Films, Doc Society
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 282,448

Top Cast

Tio HardimanTio HardimanHimself
Ameena MatthewsAmeena MatthewsHerself
Cobe WilliamsCobe WilliamsHimself
Gary SlutkinGary SlutkinHimself
Caprysha AndersonHerself
Eddie BocanegraEddie BocanegraHimself
"Lil' Mikey" DavisHimself

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