The Interrupters (2011)

  • NR
  • 07/29/2011 (US)
  • 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 James

Director

Alex Kotlowitz

Writer

Cast

Tio Hardiman's headshot

Tio Hardiman

Himself
Ameena Matthews's headshot

Ameena Matthews

Herself
Cobe Williams's headshot

Cobe Williams

Himself
Gary Slutkin's headshot

Gary Slutkin

Himself
Caprysha Anderson's headshot

Caprysha Anderson

Herself
Eddie Bocanegra's headshot

Eddie Bocanegra

Himself
"Lil' Mikey" Davis's headshot

"Lil' Mikey" Davis

Himself

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