Alex Kotlowitz

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:30 pm

AMC River East 21

Chicago, IL

We all know first-hand that film has the power to move us emotionally, but does it also have the power to create social change? How does a film go beyond entertainment and become a call to action? Do filmmakers consider themselves activists as well as auteurs? Join a panel of Festival filmmakers as well as local voices for a discussion about the importance of looking at film with education and social awareness in mind.

AMC River East 21

12:30pm • 60 min

With Salaam Dunk director David Fine, Naomi Walker, National Engagement Consultant, [ITVS], Alex Kotlowitz, Author/Producer (Interrupters), and other panelists TBA.

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Monday, August 8, 2011 10:00 pm

The Interrupters producers Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz are guests on WFMT's Critical Thinking with Andrew Patner. More information.

Friday, August 26, 2011 9:00 pm

Cosford Cinema, University of Miami

1111 Memorial Drive

Miami, FL

The Interrupters screens at the University of Miami's Cosford Cinema from 8/26-8/28. Buy Tickets.

The Interrupters New York tickets on sale NOW

July 25, 2011 4:59 pm

Screening times have been announced and tickets are now on sale for The Interrupters first cinematic run at IFC Center in New York. Get tickets now.

The 125 minute film about violence prevention in Chicago will screen from this Friday, July 29 at daily showings of: 12:05pm, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30 and 10:05pm until August 4th.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 6:15 pm

Genesis Cinema in London hosts a special preview of The Interrupters, with director Steve James attending. Get tickets.

Monday, August 1, 2011 12:00 am

IFC Center

New York, NY

The Interrupters New York theatrical run at IFC Center. July 29 - August 4. Screenings at 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05. Get more information.

Sunday, July 31, 2011 12:00 am

IFC Center

New York, NY

The Interrupters New York theatrical run at IFC Center. July 29 - August 4. Screenings at 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05. Get more information.

Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:00 am

IFC Center

New York, NY

The Interrupters New York theatrical run at IFC Center. July 29 - August 4. Get more information.

Director/producer Steve James, producer Alex Kotlowitz, co-producer Zak Piper and violence interrupters Cobe Williams and Ameena Matthews attending 7:30 and 10:05 showings.

Screenings at 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 12:00 am

The Interrupters will screen will for one day at the Riverside Studios in London. For details on ticket information click here

The Interrupters on NPR "Talk of the Nation"

July 5, 2011 9:39 am

Producer Alex Kotlowitz and star Eddie Bocanegra of The Interrupters were interviewed by Neal Conan for NPR's "The Talk of the Nation" last week at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Listen to the full interview online. Eddie spoke movingly of his experiences as a violence interrupter in Chicago, and his comfort in knowing that he has "made a difference in some people's lives" through his work.

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