| Uniform Title |
Girl on the bridge (Documentary film : 2020) |
| Title |
The girl on the bridge. |
| Published |
Australia : Distributed by Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, ©2019. |
| Description |
1 DVD-video (87 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Notes |
Catalogued from container. |
| Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment : DL9040. |
| Originally released as a documentary film in 2020. |
| "Surviving suicide, fighting for change, a story for advocacy in action." -- Cover. |
| "For additional resources including helplines, and follow Jazz's work at thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au" -- Container. |
| CONTENT WARNING: This documentary deals with suicide and mental health issues. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact one of the 24/7 mental health services available, including Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) and Lifeline (13 11 14). |
| Credits |
Written and directed by Leanne Pooley. |
| Performers |
Jazz Thornton. |
| Summary |
The Girl on the Bridge is the story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. Ultimately this is a film about hope. It's a film about redemption. It's a challenge to all of us to try to understand. |
| Target audience note |
Censorship classification : M. |
| System details |
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1, Region 4, 16:9 widescreen, 1.78:1. |
| Language note |
In English. [CC] English Captions [descriptive subtitles for the hearing impaired]. |
| Subjects |
Thornton, Jazz, -- 1995- |
| Voices of Hope (Organization) |
| Young women -- New Zealand |
| Youth -- Mental health |
| Mental health |
| Suicidal behavior |
| Suicide -- Prevention |
| Documentary films -- New Zealand |
| Genre |
Documentary films |
| Social problem films |
| Nonfiction films |
| Biographical films |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Other Names |
Pooley, Leanne director, screenwriter. |
| Thornton, Jazz, 1995- on-screen participant. |
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