The Interrupters(2011)
Every City Needs Its Heroes
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Steve James
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Where can I watch The Interrupters?+
The Interrupters is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Interrupters come out?+
The Interrupters was released in 2011.
How long is The Interrupters?+
The Interrupters runs for 129 minutes (2 hours and 9 minutes).
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 and Caprysha Anderson.
Is The Interrupters worth watching?+
The Interrupters holds a 6.8/10 rating from 54 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of documentary.
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