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The Passionate Eye | Season 2011-2012, Episode 9 | Jan 28, 2012 | 1:56:22

The Interrupters

From acclaimed Hoop Dreams director Steve James, the surprising stories of three "violence interrupters", former Chicago gang members, who with bravado and humor try to protect their old neighbourhoods from the violence they once employed.

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