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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic rating 8

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Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

A welcome return from Hoop Dream director Steve James.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

This documentary gives a clear and powerful picture of the desperate sadness...

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

Patiently, brilliantly, Steve James looks closely at our society.

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Cast & Crew

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

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In the gritty streets of Chicago, violence has become an epidemic. Against this backdrop, three individuals with troubled pasts have taken it upon themselves to fight for their city's future. The Interrupters chronicles the lives of these activists - a former gang leader's daughter, a son who lost his father to violence, and a man haunted by a killing he committed as a teenager - as they work tirelessly to prevent bloodshed and bring hope to their communities. Their stories are poignant, surprising, and ultimately powerful, offering a glimmer of light in a city plagued by darkness.

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