The Interrupters(2011)
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The Interrupters Synopsis
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.
The Interrupters (2011) is a documentary film directed by Steve James, released on July 29, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams and Gary Slutkin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Writers:
- Alex Kotlowitz
- Producers:
- Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz
- Composer:
- Joshua Abrams
- Production:
- Kartemquin Films, Rise Films, Doc Society
- Revenue:
- $282,448
- Status:
- Released
The Interrupters (2011) Trailer
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The Interrupters Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Interrupters.
The Interrupters NEW Official Trailer
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The Interrupters Sundance trailer
Trailer
The Interrupters: Lil' Mikey Comes Home from Prison
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The Interrupters: Ameena's Prayer Vigil
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The Interrupters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tio Hardiman
as Himself
Ameena Matthews
as Herself
Cobe Williams
as Himself
Gary Slutkin
as Himself
- Caprysha Anderson
Caprysha Anderson
as Herself
Eddie Bocanegra
as Himself
- "Lil' Mikey" Davis
"Lil' Mikey" Davis
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, written by Alex Kotlowitz, produced by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz.
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The Interrupters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Interrupters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Interrupters online?
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The Interrupters (2011) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Interrupters?
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The main cast of The Interrupters (2011) includes Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Gary Slutkin and Caprysha Anderson. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Interrupters released?
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The Interrupters was released on July 29, 2011 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Interrupters worth watching?
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The Interrupters (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Interrupters?
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Yes. The official The Interrupters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.