Review of The Interrupters (2011) by Mitchell A — 27 Mar 2012

The most affecting and well-crafted documentary in years.

This review of The Interrupters (2011) was written by Mitchell A on 27 Mar 2012.

The Interrupters has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Greg W (4,011) on 18 Nov 2012

Not a doc but very doc like in quality about the street violence in chicago…

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By Dave R (1,620) on 28 May 2012

Interesting documentary. These people are doing the work of angels, but it leaves a lot of questions about if there is any end in sight…

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By Danthony B (5) on 22 Aug 2012

A deep, and unflinching documentary that tells the harrowing tales of those who work to interrupt senseless violence on the streets of Chicago…

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By Dtdunn (30) on 14 Dec 2012

A difficult movie to sit through for a middle class person from the suburbs, whatever your race…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 17 Oct 2012

A good doc that has some hilarious moments…

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By Sam C (1,031) on 12 Feb 2013

A heartbreaking look at violence in Chicago and how deep it runs. Also the film alone advocates the importance of rehabilitation for prisoners…

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James captures well the endemic nature of the violence and the breadth of pain and fear it causes…

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The cameras are allowed access to places and moments that are so shocking in their vulnerability that it's a wonder the filmmakers were allowed…

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It's lazy critical shorthand to point out that good documentaries often feature better characterizations than even the best fiction films,…

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By Gareth D (604) on 14 Jun 2013

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