| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 60 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by David Fanning. |
| Performer |
Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Eddie Bocanegra. |
| Summary |
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Shot over the course of a year, The Interrupters captures a period in Chicago when it became a national symbol for the violence in our cities. Synopsis: The Interrupters follows three individuals who with bravado, humility and even humor work to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz, this is an intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities. Shot over the course of the year, The Interrupters follows these individuals - two men and a woman -- as they intervene in disputes before they turn violent. The film captures not only their work, but also their own stories of hope and redemption. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Matthews, Ameena.
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Williams, Cobe.
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Bocanegra, Eddie.
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CeaseFire (Organization : Chicago, Ill.)
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Violence -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Prevention.
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Conflict management -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Community organization -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Gang prevention -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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Gangs -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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| Genre |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
James, Steve, 1955- Director. Cinematographer. Producer. Film editor.
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Kotlowitz, Alex. Producer. Author.
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Nagan, Justine. Producer.
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Quinn, Gordon. Producer.
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Leifer, Teddy. Producer.
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Taylor, Paul. Producer.
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Matthews, Ameena. Interviewee.
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Williams, Cobe. Interviewee.
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Bocanegra, Eddie. Interviewee.
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Wickenden, Aaron. Film editor.
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Abrams, Josh. Composer.
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hoopla digital.
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| Added Title |
Frontline (Television program)
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| Music No. |
MWT11867310 |
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