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The Bridge

The Bridge

Be afraid of what lies beneath...

20066.81h 33m

Overview

The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

Directed by Eric Steel
Produced by Eric Steel
Box OfficeBudget: $25KRevenue: $180K

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Eric Geleynse

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Susan Ginwalla

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Caroline Pressley

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Gene Sprague

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Elizabeth 'Lisa' Smith

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Rachel Marker

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Tara Harrell

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Lyle Smith

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Dave Williams

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Christina Koelling

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Themes & Keywords

dying and deathsuicidesan francisco, californiasuicide attemptjumpinggolden gate bridgemental healthmental health care

About The Bridge

The Bridge is a documentary film released in 2006 exploring themes of dying and death, suicide, san francisco, california, suicide attempt, jumping, golden gate bridge. Directed by Eric Steel, it stars Eric Geleynse, Susan Ginwalla, Caroline Pressley. The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

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