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20131 minPGnews

Gun Violence Organized Crime

The Interrupters

20131 minPGnews

Watch The Interrupters, featuring former street criminals in Chicago preventing violence.

Gun Violence Organized Crime

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

The Interrupters

2013• 1 minPG

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Watch The Interrupters, featuring former street criminals in Chicago preventing violence.

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Watch the full-length episode at The Interrupters, which presents unforgettable profiles in courage. Three former street criminals in Chicago place themselves in the line of fire to protect their communities. They intervene in disputes to prevent violence, sharing their own journeys of struggle and redemption. Directed by Steve James, known for Hoop Dreams, this documentary chronicles an intimate year-long experience that highlights the challenges and triumphs of these interrupters as they work to create safer neighborhoods.

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