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 â Justine Nagan & Gordon Quinn
- Producer
- Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz
- Cinematographer
- Steve James
- Editor
- Steve James, Aaron Wickenden
- Music
- Zak Piper