Bridgend

"A small town in Wales. Teenagers. Suicide. Hanging. The search for truth brings only more questions..."

Jun 21 2013 Not Rated 1h 23m
Documentary, Drama, Mystery

Since 2007, dozens of young people have been found hanged in Bridgend, a town in southern Wales. Many of them knew one another-they were friends, neighbors, and family. The striking similarities between their deaths have confounded authorities and struck fear into the hearts of parents. Headlines splashed across the UK earned Bridgend its infamous nickname: ""Death Town."

Plot

Since 2007, dozens of teens and young people have been found hanged in Bridgend, South Wales. Most of them knew each other-they were friends, neighbors, even cousins. It's a mystery that has baffled authorities and town residents. The connections between the victims have led Bridgend residents and the local authorities to believe that something sinister has taken hold in the town. Some believe it's a suicide pact, others say it's an Internet cult among friends, others have blamed it on chemical imbalances caused by local cell phone towers. Through incredible, exclusive interviews with family members, friends and local authorities, 'Bridgend' explores these deaths and relationships, attempting to put rumors to rest while getting to the cause of these tragic hangings.

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Directed by

John Michael Williams

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

John Michael Williams Productions

Languages

English

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Trailers
Bridgend - Short Trailer 2013
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