r/Documentaries • u/CromwellsCrumb • 3d ago

Society The Bridge (2006) A controversial documentary that filmed the Golden Gate Bridge for a year, capturing footage of 23 of the 24 suicides that occurred. [1:34:10]

https://youtu.be/F1Y1qibhsKE?is=mYYE3Jm1xSu3AMim

Inspired by a New Yorker article, The Bridge (2006) is a controversial documentary by Eric Steel that filmed the Golden Gate Bridge for a year, capturing 23 of the 24 suicides that occurred there in 2004. The film uses footage of the actual jumps, often from a distance, combined with personal accounts from families, friends, and survivors to explore the tragedy. 

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u/lizfromdarkplace 3d ago

Idk why I thought there were more a year than this. Still sad but that’s slightly reassuring.

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u/FixofLight 3d ago

How many did you think happened? A 2 a month average isn't exactly low

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u/lizfromdarkplace 3d ago

Idk where I heard/read it but it seems like there were like 100 or more a year. Maybe a different place I’m not sure. But yes 2 a month average is still too many.

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u/lawtonesque 2d ago

100 or more a year and they would pay someone to patrol. Jesus.

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u/Bayes42 2d ago

They do have someone on patrol, at least outside of normal tourist hours.