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By Tim Brayton (2,283) for Antagony & Ecstasy (1,911) on 14 Dec 2011

Present[s] a gratifyingly non-cynical take on the troubles facing the species, uplifting without being cloying…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 09 Dec 2011

Though formally conventional, it carries a powerful message about the reality of life in the inner city and the struggles of thise who live…

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By Chris Vognar (609) for Dallas Morning News (1,592) on 08 Dec 2011

Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams and Eddie Bocanegra used to instigate Chicago street violence…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 06 Dec 2011

Fascinating snapshot of an uptown suburbia in modern America, although the heavy subject and language used require plenty of concentration…

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By Robert Roten (1,865) for Laramie Movie Scope (1,865) on 03 Dec 2011

The courage, determination and intelligence of these violence interrupters is inspiring, but even more inspiring are the people trying so hard…

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By Adam K (1,533) on 18 Nov 2011

Documentary films are an interesting bag…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 17 Nov 2011

Chronicles 'one year in the life of a city grappling with violence,' when Chicago was labeled a 'war zone.' Laments a funeral home director…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 11 Nov 2011

A cry of hope from communities of despair…

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By Bryan K (485) on 28 Oct 2011

One of the reasons that I am proud to call myself a Chicagoan is because Steve James lives here…

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By Cameron B (411) on 25 Oct 2011

A thought provoking film about violence, and the heroes that risk their own lives to prevent it…

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By Robin M (368) on 24 Oct 2011

Documentary about Ceasefire working to stop violence in Chicago neighborhoods…

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By Brock B (91) on 22 Oct 2011

In many respects, The Interrupters showcases the dichotomy of documentary filmmaking: the execution of the film is flawed but the story is…

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By Dan Lybarger (786) for KC Active (97) on 20 Oct 2011

James and Kotlowitz are unsparing in their depiction of how rough life in Chicago's mean streets can get…

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By Norman Wilner (961) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 06 Oct 2011

There are moments when The Interrupters feels like a real-life version of The Wire, with weary heroes trudging forever uphill to make their…

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By Peter Howell (1,731) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 05 Oct 2011

A sobering but not hopeless look at how the Windy City is attempting to turn around a rising tide of street shooting, through the work of a…

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 05 Oct 2011

Redemption, not crime, is the real theme here, for this handful of courageous men and women who have rescued their own lives, and just possibly…

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By Louise C (140) on 01 Oct 2011

I almost wish James was more didactic and polemical…

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 28 Sep 2011

Filmmaker Steve James is apparently incapable of making an uninteresting documentary, even when his subject matter might presumably be thoroughly…

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By Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) (2,277) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 22 Sep 2011

I don't get to vote on the Nobel Peace Prize, but my imaginary vote would go to the Violence Interrupters, the real-life stars of the documentary…

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By Chris Hewitt (2,086) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 22 Sep 2011

I don't get to vote on the Nobel Peace Prize, but my imaginary vote would go to the Violence Interrupters, the real-life stars of the documentary…

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