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The Interrupters

Year 2011
Runtime 125 mins
Language English
Alberta Premiere

THE INTERRUPTERS follows three individuals who with bravado, humility and even humor work to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz, this is an intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities. Shot over the course of the year, The Interrupters follows these individuals -- two men and a woman -- as they intervene in disputes before they turn violent. The film captures not only their work, but also their own stories of hope and redemption.

The film is rated 14A, Coarse Language, Mature Subject Matter.

Countries

United States
Awards
Special Jury Prize Full Frame Festival 2011
Special Jury Prize Sheffield Doc Fest 2011
Best Documentary Miami International Film Festival 2011
Audience Award for Best Documentary Philadelphia Cinefest 2011
Best Documentary Minneapolis Film Festival 2011
Festivals
SXSW 2011
Philadelphia Cinefest 2011
Sundance Film Festival 2011
Hot Docs 2011
Director
Steve James
Executive Producer
Kartemquin Films – Justine Nagan & Gordon Quinn
Producer
Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz
Cinematographer
Steve James
Editor
Steve James, Aaron Wickenden
Music
Zak Piper