SFist: SFist Watches: The Bridge

pkh

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:12:16 -0800

to the "guest" With all due respect. I am a "family member" - I was interviewed - I was completely informed, moreover Mr. Steele and his crew very carefully explained to me what they were doing and how they did it. I am sorry that you think him to be manipulative - or opportunist. I must tell you that I think he is a hero, the first person having the courage to speak openly regarding the Golden Gate and San Francisco's deadliest secret. I should also add that I know a number of other "family members" that appear in the film and I assure you that they too were fully informed. Finally, no family member received any compensation for participation in the film except the knowledge that finally the horror taking place there would see the light of day. All we can hope is that by putting the truth into the court of public opinion something will finally be done to end the deaths caused by the incredibly low railing at the Bridge. Almost once a week someone dies at the Bridge... please help stop this horror

guest

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:58:15 -0800

I realize that I may be in the minority, but I took issue with the tactics of the filmaker. It is my understanding that he interviewed families before telling them that he had footage of their loved ones plunging to their deaths. Apparently, all the families still agreed to participate, and did not take issue with this. I, on the other hand, boycotted the film as a result. I found his tactics to be manipulative and vulgar. One could validly argue that since I did not see the film, I have no right to comment. Still, I stand by my decision. I think the filmaker is an oppurtunist.

guest

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:56:02 -0800

This movie was so boring!

pkh

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:43:42 -0800

Suicide is an impetuous act – or the act of an ill person lacking the capacity to make a sane decision. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Limiting access to the means of death has proved to dramatically reduce suicides 98% of those stopped never attempt suicide again not just at the Golden Gate but in every instance. The rails at the Golden Gate Bridge are simply too low and access is too great. Four people try to die there every week... and one succeeds meeting a most horrible death. But as the "Bridge" shows true victims are the loved ones left behind many of which carry terrible emotional scars the rest of their lives...tragically blaming themselves - often trying to also kill themselves out of guilt. San Franciscans and the people of the Bay Area are now well aware of the horror taking place almost daily at the Golden Gate and as such have a moral obligation to do something to help end the deaths at the Golden Gate Bridge. Since 1937 we have been kept in the dark but now via the Internet the facts surrounding death at the Golden Gate Bridge are finally seeing the light of day. You can help stop the carnage - you can help raise public awareness you can help raise the rails For more information see http://www.bridgerail.org Thank you

julieruin

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:13:31 -0800

One of my friends works at the bridge and honestly tells me once a week when there are jumpers. They never make the news because it's documented that when they do put them in the news, the rate of jumpers goes up. Anyways... I saw the film. I would have liked to know more about the history of the suicides and less of the talking head documentary couldve shouldve style.

guest

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:40:09 -0800

I found this movie so sadly beautiful. But one thing always stuck in my mind, so much so that I watched the bonus featurette in hopes they would address it: Obviously the families they interviewed were ok with making of the film, but how did they react to knowing there was footage of their loved ones ending their lives?

Plug1

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:17:27 -0800

I walked across it 2 weeks ago and I got paranoid that anyone looking over the edge was gonna jump. That movie has made The Great Gate dark to me now.

mattt317

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:52:19 -0800

I watched with trepidation but was surprised with the films compassion, friends and relatives only wishing the best for the victims. What struck me most is The Bridge itself, photographed from every conceivable angle and view point.... probed, the bridge is asking why,why me, why here? Think of the stark contrasts to other recent docu's that deal with death..... Gunner Palace and The War Tapes...