The Interrupters
“Every City Needs Its Heroes”
2011•NR•2h 9m•6.8•Released
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.
Director
Steve James
Writer
Alex Kotlowitz
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Kartemquin Films
Cast
Tio Hardiman
Himself
Ameena Matthews
Herself
Cobe Williams
Himself
Gary Slutkin
Himself
Caprysha Anderson
Herself
Eddie Bocanegra
Himself
"Lil' Mikey" Davis
Himself
Production
Company
Kartemquin Films
Company
Rise Films
Company
Doc Society
Producer
Steve James
Producer
Alex Kotlowitz
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