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Frontline S30E7 — The Interrupters
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Frontline•Season 30•Episode 7

The Interrupters

8.3/10 · 81 votesFeb 14, 2012

Ranked #2 of 21 in Season 30•+0.7 vs season avg

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The Interrupters presents unforgettable profiles in courage, as three former street criminals in Chicago place themselves in the line of fire to protect their communities. The two-hour film follows the lives of these “Violence Interrupters,” who include the charismatic daughter of one of the city’s

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Episode Summary

"The Interrupters" is episode 7 of Frontline season 30. It scored 8.3/10 from 81 votes, ranking #2 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 14, 2012.

Next: E8 · Inside Japan's Nuclear MeltdownBest of Season 30