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The interrupters
Title
The interrupters [videorecording] / Kartemquin Films presents ; for WGBH/Frontline, The Independent Television Services (ITVS) and BBC Storyville ; in association with Rise Films ; a film by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz ; directed and photographed by Steve James ; produced by Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James.
ISBN
9781608836345
1608836347
Published
[Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2012]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Inspired by a New York Times Magazine article by Alex Kotlowitz.
Originally produced in 2011.
Special features include interviews.
Edited by Aaron Wickenden, Steve James ; original music composed by Joshua Abrams.
In English with optional English subtitles.
Summary
The moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who, with bravado, humility, and even humor, try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Shot over the course of a year, this documentary captures a period in Chicago when it became a national symbol for the violence in America's cities.
Variant and related titles
Frontline (Television program)
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 28, 2012
Credits
Edited by Aaron Wickenden, Steve James ; original music composed by Joshua Abrams.
Performers
Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Eddie Bocanegra.
System details note
DVD, Region 1, widescreen, 5.1 Surround.
Subjects
Also listed under
Kartemquin Films.
Rise Films.
Independent Television Service.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
PBS Home Video.
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