hero,social work,redemption,gang leader,honor,intervention,street crime

The Interrupters (2011)

Poster for The Interrupters

Every City Needs Its Heroes

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Steve James
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    Himself Tio Hardiman
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    Herself Ameena Matthews
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    Himself Cobe Williams
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    Himself Gary Slutkin
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    Himself Eddie Bocanegra

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Keywords

  • hero
  • social work
  • redemption
  • gang leader
  • honor
  • intervention
  • street crime