| Title |
The Interrupters / Cinema Guild ; Kartemquin Films presents ; for WGBH/Frontline, the Independent Television Services (ITVS) and BBC Storyville ; in association with Rise Films ; a film by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz ; directed and photographed by Steve James ; produced by Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James ; executive producers, Justine Nagan, Gordon Quinn, Teddy Leifer, Paul Taylor. |
| OCLC |
ocn769033882 |
| ISBN |
9781608836345 |
| ISBN/ISSN |
841887016377 |
| Music number |
FRL63007 PBS Distribution |
| Publisher |
[Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2012] |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| LC Subject heading/s |
Matthews, Ameena.
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Williams, Cobe.
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Bocanegra, Eddie.
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CeaseFire (Organization : Chicago, Ill.)
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Violence -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Prevention.
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Conflict management -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Community organization -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Gang prevention -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Gangs -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Other
Genre heading/s |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| System details note |
DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen, 5.1 Surround. |
| Participant or performer note |
Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Eddie Bocanegra. |
| Creation/Production credits |
Edited by Aaron Wickenden, Steve James ; original music composed by Joshua Abrams. |
| Target audience |
Rated TV-MA. |
| Summary |
The moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who, with bravado, humility, and even humor, try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Shot over the course of a year, this documentary captures a period in Chicago when it became a national symbol for the violence in America's cities. |
| Language note |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
| General note |
Inspired by a New York Times Magazine article by Alex Kotlowitz. |
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Originally produced in 2011. |
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Special features: 56 minutes of deleted scenes, interviews and the theatrical trailer. |
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