Description |
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
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 |
Notes |
Inspired by a New York Times Magazine article by Alex Kotlowitz |
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Originally produced in 2011 |
Credits |
Edited by Aaron Wickenden, Steve James ; original music composed by Joshua Abrams |
Performer |
Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Eddie Bocanegra |
Notes |
Rated TV-MA |
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DVD, Region 1, widescreen, 5.1 Surround |
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Rated: E |
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Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
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Available to Deakin University staff and students only |
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/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films
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Author |
James, Steve, 1955- director, photographer, producer, film editor
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Kotlowitz, Alex, 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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Kartemquin Films.
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Rise Films.
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Independent Television Service.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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PBS Home Video.
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ISBN |
9781608836345 |
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1608836347 |
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