Review of The Interrupters (2011) by Rodney S — 12 May 2012

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen...the art of violence, the debt of pain that it can take to live and the shimmer of hope that is required to change these things. Amazing.

This review of The Interrupters (2011) was written by Rodney S on 12 May 2012.

The Interrupters has generally received very positive reviews.

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