Five minutes of footage detail the history of Edmonton's High Level Bridge and memorialize residents who died by suicide after jumping from it.
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Five minutes of footage detail the history of Edmonton's High Level Bridge and memorialize residents who died by suicide after jumping from it.
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Trevor Anderson stands on the High Level Bridge in Edmonton, Alberta. The 2010 short documentary recounts the bridge's history while paying tribute to residents who died by suicide there. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and later screened at AFI Fest and Sundance. In response to the film, the city initiated a safety study. This led to the installation of suicide barriers on the bridge in 2015.
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Why Watch
- Watch the impact of a film on public safety measures.
- See how a bridge connects history and personal stories.
- Find out about the memorial aspect of a city landmark.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2010 and directed by Trevor Anderson.
- The documentary is 5 minutes long.
- Suicide barriers were constructed on the bridge in 2015 after the film's influence.
- The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.
- It received an honorable mention at the 2010 AFI Fest.
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Who directed The High Level Bridge?
Trevor Anderson directed The High Level Bridge.
When was The High Level Bridge released?
The High Level Bridge was released in 2010.
What safety measures were implemented on the High Level Bridge after the film?
A safety study was launched, leading to the construction of suicide barriers along the bridge in 2015.
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