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A compelling journey into the stubborn, persistent violence that plagues U.S. cities Details

 
 

Program: FRONTLINE

Episode: The Interrupters Preview

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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Duration: (2:28)
Premiere Date: 02/14/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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