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The Interrupters is a 2011 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that tells the story of three violence interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. It examines a year in which Chicago drew national headlines for violence and murder that plagued the city.
Aug 12, 2011 · In The Interrupters, Ameena Matthews, whose father is Jeff Fort, one of the city's most notorious gang leaders, was herself a drug ring enforcer. But having children and finding solace in her Muslim faith pulled her off the streets and grounded her.
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- Documentary, Crime
- Steve James
- 2011-08-12
The film follows Chicago's violence interrupters-a group made up primarily of former gang members who are dedicated to stopping the gang-related killings...
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- Tio Hardiman
- Steve James
- Kartemquin Films
Aug 10, 2011 · James' film, mighty and heart-wrenching, follows members of CeaseFire, tough negotiators who monitor gang activity in their neighborhoods and try to anticipate developing warfare. They make it their business to know the gang leaders and members. They build trust.
The Interrupters presents unforgettable profiles in courage, as three former street criminals in Chicago place themselves in the line of fire to protect their communities.
- Free
- February 14, 2012
- 1 sec
In The Interrupters, Ameena Matthews, whose father is Jeff Fort, one of the city's most notorious gang leaders, was herself a drug ring enforcer. But having children and finding solace in her Muslim faith pulled her off the streets and grounded her.
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The Interrupters, created by Tio Hardiman, have built-in credibility on the streets because they were all mixed up gang violence once. They trade this currency - and mix it with sheer bloodymindedness - setting out daily into the suburbs of Chicago to intervene in violent conflicts before they explode further.
