The Interrupters
2011 · Movie · NR · 129 min · ★ 6.8 · 93% critics
In Chicago neighborhoods shaped by ongoing violence, three community workers with past ties to gangs step in to prevent conflicts from escalating. As they try to protect others from harm, the film follows their daily efforts, setbacks, and determination to change the cycle around them.
Also known as The Interrupters - How to Stop a Riot
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Streaming on PBS Documentaries.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-07-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Critic score
- 93/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (54 votes)
About
You’ll likely connect with this if you want an intimate, real-world look at people working to stop violence and rebuild trust; Not for you if you prefer lighter documentaries or clear-cut answers, like Earth: One Amazing Day.
Pros: powerful real-life stories; urgent community focus; emotionally affecting | Cons: heavy subject matter; intense violence discussions; not light viewing
Themes
- hero
- social work
- redemption
- gang leader
- honor
- intervention
- street crime
Cast & crew
Tio Hardiman
as Himself
Ameena Matthews
as Herself
Cobe Williams
as Himself
Gary Slutkin
as Himself
- CA
Caprysha Anderson
as Herself
Eddie Bocanegra
as Himself
- "D
"Lil' Mikey" Davis
as Himself
Directed by Steve James