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Watch "The Interrupters" With The Interrupters
Join "The Interrupters" --- Eddie, Ameena and Cobe -- and co-producers, Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz, for a social screening of "The Interrupters" -- 2/20 at 830 p.m. ET
February 19, 2012
When Afghan Girls Pay the Price for the Crimes of Others
Shakila was just 8 years old when a group of men abducted her and her cousin from their beds as they slept in Naray district in Afghanistan's Kunar province.
February 17, 2012
Remembering Anthony Shadid
Over his career, Anthony Shadid worked hard not to become the story. It was one of the few goals that eluded him.
February 17, 2012
Doctors to Parents: Get Your Child Vaccinated, Or Get Out
There's a new twist to the ongoing vaccine debate, which pits some parents against doctors and public health officials over the safety of inoculations: an increase in doctors "firing" patients whose refuse vaccinations.
February 16, 2012
A Digital Memorial For Victims of Violence
"Luis was killed trying to sign Michael's altar," 19-year-old Ashley tearfully explains in "The Interrupters."
February 16, 2012
Video: "Chicago Tonight" Goes Inside "The Interrupters"
Following last night's broadcast of "The Interrupters" on FRONTLINE, WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" featured a special three-part program about the film.
February 15, 2012
California County To End Marijuana Permitting Program
Last July, in our film "The Pot Republic" we told you about one California county's quietly radical experiment in regulating medical marijuana production...
February 15, 2012
Live Chat 1 p.m. ET: Can the Cycle of Violence be "Interrupted"?
Join our live chat on "The Interrupters" on 2/15 at 1pm ET with co-producers Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz, violence interrupters Ameena Matthews and Eddie Bocanegra, and guest questioner Jason Deparle. You can leave a question now.
February 14, 2012
Q&A: Filmmaker Steve James on Making "The Interrupters"
Award-winning director, producer, and co-editor of the critically acclaimed film Hoop Dreams, Steve James reflects on making The Interrupters, what he's learned through the experience and what he hopes viewers will take away from the film.
February 14, 2012
Meet The Interrupters
Meet Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams and Eddie Bocanegra, three of CeaseFire’s violence interrupters working to stop shootings and killings in Chicago.
February 14, 2012