Review of The Interrupters (2011) by Gene A — 13 Feb 2012

Great doc about Chicago's CeaseFire anti-violence movement. From the director of 'Hoop Dreams"...

This review of The Interrupters (2011) was written by Gene A on 13 Feb 2012.

The Interrupters has generally received very positive reviews.

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

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By John C (2,737) on 18 May 2013

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By Marc R (473) on 25 Oct 2012

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By Elias R (16) on 13 Dec 2012

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 11 Nov 2013

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By James H (4,675) on 23 May 2012

The Interrupters are, in a nutshell, those who go around interrupting conflicts that could become irreparably bloody…

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By Jeremy Heilman (393) for MovieMartyr.com (391) on 10 Jun 2012

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By Mike H (1,369) on 08 Jun 2012

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By Naheed A (47) on 29 Oct 2012

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