23 known suicides occurred at the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004, documented over nearly 10,000 hours of footage by filmmaker Eric Steel.
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23 known suicides occurred at the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004, documented over nearly 10,000 hours of footage by filmmaker Eric Steel.
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The Golden Gate Bridge, a striking symbol of San Francisco, witnessed 23 suicides in 2004. Filmmaker Eric Steel spent a year capturing nearly 10,000 hours of footage, documenting these tragic events. The film features interviews with family and friends of the jumpers, alongside Ken Baldwin, a survivor who reflects on his near-fatal decision. Following its release, the film prompted renewed discussions about the need for suicide prevention barriers on the bridge, which began construction in 2018.
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Brave and unflinching, unshakably haunting and deeply mysterious. The Bridge goes deeper into that void of despair and self-obliteration than any film I have ever seen.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with families of suicide victims.
- Find out about the bridge's history as a suicide site.
- Meet Ken Baldwin, a survivor who shares his story.
Did You Know
- The Golden Gate Bridge had approximately 1,200 recorded suicides by 2003.
- The fall from the bridge is 245 feet and reaches speeds of 75 miles per hour.
- The film crew shot nearly 10,000 hours of footage during the project.
- The documentary captures 23 of the 24 known suicides from 2004.
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How many suicides were recorded at the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004?
23 of the known 24 suicides were recorded off the bridge in 2004.
What is the fatality rate for jumps from the Golden Gate Bridge?
Jumping off the bridge holds a 98 percent fatality rate.
When did construction of suicide deterrent barriers on the Golden Gate Bridge begin?
Construction of suicide deterrent barriers began in 2018.
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