The Interrupters

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The Interrupters

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PBS | Air Date: February 14, 2012
Summary: Directed by Steve James ("Hoop Dreams"), "The Interrupters" profiles three Chicago activists working to end gang violence. The three work with CeaseFire, an organization that utilizes a public-health approach in order to stop violence before it occurs. That means intervening in altercations before they turn violent, a la treating a possibleDirected by Steve James ("Hoop Dreams"), "The Interrupters" profiles three Chicago activists working to end gang violence. The three work with CeaseFire, an organization that utilizes a public-health approach in order to stop violence before it occurs. That means intervening in altercations before they turn violent, a la treating a possible epidemic by stopping the infection at its source. Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview, News, Documentary
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