FRONTLINE

The Interrupters

From acclaimed producer-director Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") and best-selling author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz ("There Are No Children Here"), an unusually intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities.

The Interrupters

1h 54m

From acclaimed producer-director Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") and best-selling author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz ("There Are No Children Here"), an unusually intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities.

Previews + Extras

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    "The Interrupters": Ameena and Caprysha

    S2012 E3 - 9m 5s

    This special educational module explores the relationship between Ameena Matthews and Caprysha Anderson, a troubled teen who is struggling with violence both as a victim and a perpetrator. Ameena faces challenges as she helps Caprysha follow the right path.

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    The Interrupters Preview

    S2012 E3 - 2m 28s

    FRONTLINE follows a group of former gang leaders trying to "interrupt" shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed. The film follows the inner workings of CeaseFire, an innovative program in Chicago designed to prevent shootings, including weekly meetings where the interrupters report on the simmering disputes and the senseless shootings in their neighborhoods.

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