| Description |
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, widescreen, 5.1 Surround. |
| Performer |
Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Eddie Bocanegra. |
| Credits |
Edited by Aaron Wickenden, Steve James ; original music composed by Joshua Abrams. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
Inspired by a New York Times Magazine article by Alex Kotlowitz. |
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Originally produced in 2011. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Special features include interviews. |
| Subject |
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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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
James, Steve, 1955- Director. Photographer. Producer. Film editor.
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Kotlowitz, Alex. Producer.
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Matthews, Ameena. Interviewee.
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Williams, Cobe. Interviewee.
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Bocanegra, Eddie. Interviewee.
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Kartemquin Films.
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Rise Films.
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Independent Television Service.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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PBS Home Video.
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| Added Title |
Interrupters |
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Frontline (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608836345 |
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1608836347 |
| Standard No. |
841887016377 |
| Music No. |
FRL63007 PBS Distribution |
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