Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland

Interesting documentary but after watching this all I could think was that the family just couldn't accept the fact that their daughter committed suicide. Suicide has such a negative stigma that family members just don't want to accept as reality. Even after an independent autopsy they still refused to accept reality and needed someone to sue to be compensated.

The traffic stop escalated very quickly and never should have never ended that way. But to accuse the police and jail employees of a huge conspiracy to kill Sandra because she was a huge successful "activist" is just absurd. To think she was Epsteined before Epstein is irrational, illogical and plain comical.

If it wasn't for the ludicrous conspiracy theory this documentary would have been far better.

I am moved by this body of work on Sandra Bland. Her life was not in vain, although I wish she were still here to use that brilliance. I discovered things I did not know. The documentary does present both sides-- no matter where you land on this verdict, the director strived to give the Sheriff & DA a chance to be heard. I, on the other hand, am thoroughly convinced that her death was not of her own volition. The evidence and the video was overwhelming and brought me to tears. My deepest sympathies to her family and thanks to all who participated in the movie. It is worth your time.

I can't even believe anyone would defend the arresting fascist moron in the video. Failure to signal a land change? OMG, if I were pulled over for that, I would have lost my mind. He just couldn't get over the fact that she wasn't in awe of his small penis, or whatever his problem is. Police who defend this creep only work to further alienate police from the population that are paid to protect and serve. Protect and serve. Didn't see anything approaching that in the repugnant video which clearly show an officer of the law abusing his position to simply mess with a black woman. She was being so incredibly reasonable and anyone who can't see that is a completely unreasonable human being, and I use that word loosely.

Not since "The Thin Blue Line" by Errol Morris have I seen a documentary as insightful and devastating as "Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland." Interviews of family, friends, and law enforcement present a Rashomon range of opinions. Video from the arresting officer's body cam and dash cam document his meltdown in the face of a strong, calm woman.

Though we know the conclusion of this tragedy, it doesn't detract interest from the family's search to disclose the probable cause of Ms. Bland's death. Recollections of her bright personality and community engagement make us feel her absence more keenly.

Directors Kate Davis and David Hellbroner masterfully present details in a clear, logical manner. Conflicting information is laid out for the viewer to consider, though the injustice is obvious. The documentary displays another simple traffic stop resulting in the death of an unarmed Black person in police custody, told unflinchingly.

I'd like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Sandra Bland. I pray the so called officer has been removed from his job and is locked up for the battery. And I pray that someone is being held responsible for Ms. Bland's life.