Reviews

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  The new film from Hoop Dreams director Steve James chronicles a daring initiative to tackle violence on the streets of Chicago. It’s as compelling as The Wire, says Michael Brooke – and it’s all true

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  Sight and Sound

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  A sweeping portrait of hard-knock lives that's already drawn comparisons to The Wire

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  The Guardian

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  The Interrupters earns an extra star for getting the group's members to talk so candidly about their own exploits and troubled pasts

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  The Daily Mirror 4/5

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  A vivid documentary about Ceasefire, an organisation that seeks to stem violence among young people in Chicago

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  The Times 4/5

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  This long, persevering, richly documented film sets out to argue, “Chicago hope” is not just a soap opera title

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  The Financial Times 4/5

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  A titanic piece of documentary filmmaking destined to have a real impact

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  Little White Lies 4/5

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  This incredibly powerful documentary could not be released at a more opportune moment

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  Camden New Journal 5/5

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  Inspirational and extremely moving, this is a gripping, powerful and important documentary that demands to be seen. Don't miss it.

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  View London 5/5