Friday, August 26, 2011

The Interrupters 8/27

Steve James' documentary, The Interrupters, is about Dr. Gary Slutkin's unique program, CeaseFire, which treats violence as an infectious disease. In the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago, Interrupters attempt to defuse potentially violent situations by changing behavior.  Most of the group’s employees were once criminals themselves, which, together with their roots in the community, gains them the respect of the people they advise, cajole, dissuade, and mentor.  Heart wrenching and inspiring.  A must see.

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