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The Interrupters (2011)

Movie ★ 6.8 129 min

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.

Alex Kotlowitz Writer Steve James Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 29, 2011
Runtime
129 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$282,448
IMDb
tt1319744
Language
Studio
Kartemquin Films, Rise Films,

Themes

Cast

Tio Hardiman Tio Hardiman Himself Ameena Matthews Ameena Matthews Herself Cobe Williams Cobe Williams Himself Gary Slutkin Gary Slutkin Himself Caprysha Anderson Herself Eddie Bocanegra Eddie Bocanegra Himself "Lil' Mikey" Davis Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Interrupters about?
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.
Who directed The Interrupters?
The Interrupters was directed by Steve James.
Who stars in The Interrupters?
The Interrupters stars Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Gary Slutkin.
When was The Interrupters released?
The Interrupters is a 2011 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Interrupters?
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