I stumbled upon this trailer for The Interrupters a little while ago and wanted to share it with you. Inspired by a New York Times magazine article, the documentary brings us an inside look into the devastating effects of gang violence in Chicago and the ex-criminals trying to stop the violence that plagues their city. This looks like it’ll be a very moving film, even though it may be a little difficult watch at times. But with violent crime on the rise in New Zealand, The Interrupters should provide us with an interesting insight into a society were a more fully evolved gang culture exists and how anti-violence messages become more difficult to deliver the more evolved the culture is. Check out the incredible 4 minute trailer below.
The Interrupters had its World Premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. The film was recently been picked up by a US distributor for theatrical release, which increases the chances we’ll get to see it in theatres here – which is great news.
Enjoy!
What do you think of the trailer? A must watch or a little too raw for your taste?