Big respect to everyone here and all your comments. They're all well noted. Link for the book below guys, would love yous to read it and let me know what you think. To buy Stephen's new book - www.amazon.co.uk/Extraordinary-Stephen-Gillen-Search-Living-ebook/dp/B0CY9W268Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YL53UCOLDI06&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KDpU6tre8-ZNG69c6AuKiVk_Lpbr3ochWXxm4JODs_g6Db954eCSNnNph3im6HhTjpn2iKWdztdtbgY1GrOwFcfdxVhqO9sHtBXMvDC6uAtk3KfNj_UtPljcYqg-H_X5O0gmf_k9i1bpxrJ9jMznpQ.DQSUCQNVFBRkQTXqMY9L4h-pzuv4p2IxcuOCiB9M-V0&dib_tag=se&keywords=stephen+gillen&qid=1712593811&sprefix=stephen+gillen+%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1

@snoox27

3 ай бұрын

I think it's criminal hes still locked up.

@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh

2 ай бұрын

@@snoox27 I agree it's criminal pardon the pun, and ppl would probably still turnaround and say oh that murderer, and he's not killed anyone, more luck than judgement like. Ha ha 👀😁, there's a few wronguns who were close I think. GWAN CHARLIE, I hope he gets a few years in the countryside, I think he at least deserves that after the inhumane way he's been treated. 💙👀.

@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the insight, I'm sorry I ain't heard of you before and I have read countless books, but you sound very well educated, pls could I ask and pls don't get offended, but what was your crime and I thought Charlie hasn't been able to be padded up with anyone for yrs, especially after all the hostage taking, and living in a cell within a cell for yrs, Thank you Stephen. 👍👀🥊.

@gsomethingsomething2658

2 ай бұрын

@stephen.gillen Are you a Robert De Niro fan? You have his mannerisms, imo.

How Tom Hardy didn't win every acting award in the world for this is a mystery.

@emremokoko

Жыл бұрын

the movie was meh. Hardy did a good job.

@daynerpotter9514

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it's purely down to who he played 🤔

@keewii6993

Жыл бұрын

​@@emremokoko you're opinion is MEH

@lastrumbler7422

Жыл бұрын

How he didn't win a major award in general is beyond me.

@daynerpotter9514

Жыл бұрын

That's when it is clearly down to who they play, serious criminal? You aren't winning too many awards, suffragette? World leader? They will throw awards your way... It should be about raw acting 👏

When he was listening to Hardy recounting Bronson’s story about cutting a piece of himself off to move on, you can see the recognition and respect for Hardy’s acting skills on his face. He was hearing Bronson’s voice through Hardy.

"you keep kicking a dog, don't be surprised one day if it bites you" powerful line Stephen. I was in the penal system only for a sort time, 16 months, in a northern Irish prison, but in the block I've heard some squeals from people getting bones broke and arm ligaments torn from the guards themselves. It's nothing compared to what Charles has done at all but I've seen enough for a lifetime in places like that, not oldschool like you went through but definitely some pretty bad stuff from drugs and suicide. All I have to say is I hope Charles gets to see a bit of light before his day is up and I appreciate your lack of ego and genuine care for the man in this interview, absolutely stellar, Love from N.I

@Connorparker155

Жыл бұрын

Alright nero mate from Belfast hear wat clink did ya go till if ya don't mind me asking

@NeroZenith

Жыл бұрын

@@Connorparker155 Maghaberry for 4 months and the rest in Magilligan lad.

@Connorparker155

Жыл бұрын

@@NeroZenith nice 1 fella

@Genghis-Khan121

Жыл бұрын

Mate I started off in the early 60’s in kids homes and remand centre for boys , from there to Borstal & YP’s and then later on many notorious prisons including Grendon, strange ways scrubs Wandsworth ,peter head ,many others one day I I’ll write the book I have always wanted to write!!

@tonyt5218

Жыл бұрын

I heard northern irish prisons were a walk jn the park. Can i ask js it better to be protestant or catholic in a northern irish prison? Thanks

I love how much empathy this bloke has for Charlie's conditions being so futile and a pressure keg, on top of whatever issues which landed you there, can't imagine anyone would cope everyday of eternal hell and not go crazy.

Tom Hardy is incredible. Such an amazing actor.

You can tell this guy is the genuine article. He wouldn't throw or allow an ounce of shade towards Charlie and gave him a proper send up. Top bloke.

I love how naturally camera ready these old crime dudes are

@rogerdalzell

Жыл бұрын

they all are story tellers. gangsters love stories lol

@Unholycero

Жыл бұрын

Also to be fair you live a life of danger a camera probably doesn't seem very scary.

@apanapandottir205

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerdalzell They also often like to construct their own narratives lmao

@joshaqy

Жыл бұрын

That’s just any average human though

@yesdude3914

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's almost like they're paid actors....I work in this industry, don't believe half the shit from these channels, most of it is fake with actors

Tom Hardy is the most dynamic and serious artist in film over his career. A real shapeshifter that abandons self to become the character. Great interview- Thanks Mates!

I was very lucky to have a part in this film, to say it was the best experience of my life.

@maryfitzpatrick2738

28 күн бұрын

U were so lucky what part did u play??

I think you're spot on about the good points and the bad points of the film. I hope Charlie gets released so he can have a chance, just a chance, of living a bit of life. He never killed no one, the prison service went to work on him and never let up.

@raypurchase801

Жыл бұрын

I hope Charlie gets to be your next door neighbour. That'll be OK, right? Right?

@dexocube

Жыл бұрын

@@raypurchase801 Ray bloody Purchase!

@raypurchase801

Жыл бұрын

@@dexocube Is that you, Clem?

@jlafleur35

Жыл бұрын

Wait, do you guys know each other?

@Oooo-bi7bi

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

This guy does a great job of critiquing the film and painting a picture of what prison and Charlie are like.

The difference with Mr Gillen is that I haven't come across a single instance in any of his vids or interviews where he could be accused of boasting about or even coming as remotely proud of his criminal past. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure he is proud of how he handled certain situations and I'm sure he has many happy memories from those times as well but he is totally building his rep around his repentance and doesn't encourage any of the usual hero worship or fear these guys seem to crave. Big thumbs up for Stephen Gillen

@tariqreda2851

Жыл бұрын

He's just telling the story how it is no glory. Gotta respect it 17 years in four walls will change a man's perspective on life

@thetvbaby83

Жыл бұрын

COs used to get mad at me in MDOC bcuz I told them and showed them it would not change me! lmao

@stephenryan1912

Жыл бұрын

Any person that spends that amount of time in prison will find good times. That's not their fault, they are forced to continue life in a situation they can't escape. To expect any person to just dwell in the worst for all their time in, is not only cruel, but inhumane.

@stephenryan1912

Жыл бұрын

I'm saying this in context, not as n response. No one here implied anything other.

@Nick-fy1zp

Жыл бұрын

Well, you see, unlike many, he don't need too, he knows where he was in the game as do others who are of a same ilk and he knows how he done his bird. Ego tends to leave when you've been thru and done it all, along with the mind and values changing there's no need . It would be a let down to himself and loved ones imo

Stephen surprised the hell out of me. I judged a book by its cover (past history) and made an ass of my self. Stephen is incredibly articulate and thoughtful. I love that I found his channel and will definitely enjoy his content and films.

Absolutely love this movie! Tom Hardy did an amazing job. It’s really interesting to get this backstory and I appreciate Stephen’s candor. Great, great video! ❤

Thank you for sharing this. I live in Alaska and am watching this on a boat carrying cargo. It's amazing how far technology has come. I'm glad to hear Hardy captured some of his essence; makes it all the better. Glad you're doing so well in your life and look forward to watching more videos on your channel as a new subscriber. All the best.

@neowave777

Жыл бұрын

Woahhhh that's awesome dude

@stephen.gillen

Жыл бұрын

Right on Shane, thank you for your lovely comment. Stay safe in those cold waters brother 👍👍

Him talking about Tom Hardy was really heartwarming 😅

Quite simply Stephen this was absolutely brilliant..I loved this review immensely ❤️

Im glad that he seems pleased with Hardy's perfomance and gives us a look into how he truly was when they were cell mates

Bronsons cell mate? I bet I know who had the remote controller for the tv!

@jshaw4757

Жыл бұрын

There was no remote coz Charlie always ate it....only way they turned it over was a full on volly too the side off the the telly..3,4 vollys...and if a channel skipped one too many Steve vollied the other side the telly....was a Russian telly I heard.... apparently still works now...

@jeffreybamford1171

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no TVs in that cell block.haha

@mikehawk9156

Жыл бұрын

Cell mate to a cat A prisoner? I smell bullshit.

@dansmith7153

Жыл бұрын

Not Bronson because he a little girl

@mohammadahmed8171

Жыл бұрын

Remote control bought from a can of tuna

As a whole Bronson really told the story of how Charlie was molded into a unremorseful convict. The penal system really did a number on him, and was rightfully every bit as guilty if not more than Charlie ever was. I also like the way they went into depth about Charlie (formally known as Michael Peterson) having to deal with social and societal dilemmas as well. It really incorporated his inner struggles not only as a convict but as a man as well. All and all Mr. Gillen did an excellent job critiquing the film behind Charlie Bronson's earlie life.

@esmeecampbell7396

Жыл бұрын

He was a dangerous psychopath who didn't care who got hurt, he showed he was never going to reform his behaviour and now he's so old and mad if he was let out he might just grab a shotgun and start shooting people for the fun of it. Let him rot, he's scum.

@garethmccarthy2990

Жыл бұрын

Penal😄😁😁

Brilliant review! I love how you don’t just give your perspective of events or look at the factuality of things, but you critique the storytelling how the art of the cinema. Bravo!

"We'll have a Guinness later" I died 😂

@benarcher7411

Жыл бұрын

Really!!

dude does a legit film critique and is very intelligent and emotionally intelligent. It was really refreshing and I am impressed.

Watched ya channel from time to time, and from ya past to the present I say you are a absolute inspiration and I congratulate you sir !!! Long life and happiness is my wish for you 🙏

Finally!!! A real one who is articulate, credible, and not big manning it or glorifying the life. Subscribed. What a refreshing change this guy is to the usual bell ends we normally get for this kind of thing.

You did such a wonderful job telling the tale. It's something to hear it through the words of someone who knows him so well. Very good video sir, sheers!

This was brill mate thanks so much! 🤩👍💖

I really enjoyed your commentary in this, really thought out and articulate

Just subscribed, spent a few years in jail myself all petty crime when i was in my youth 25 years ago your stories make mine look silly 😂 love watching your videos keep up the great work big thumbs up.

I love this accent, I struggle to hear that at all in London these days. And no I don’t mean foreign people at all, nothing racist about that comment, I mean the accent isn’t the same anymore among Londoners anymore.

@steveingo

Жыл бұрын

Your right it was unique because it came from London with no outside influences unlike today's accent you hear there. That accent is still quite strong in Essex though.

@richwilliams4750

Жыл бұрын

Let's not beat around the bush here get to the point y are people's scared to tell the truth just come visit London urself use Ur own eyes and ears there's not many of us EastEnders left London literally has had the flood gates opened on it nd it is going under

@conormccormack7841

Жыл бұрын

@@richwilliams4750 Let them beat around the bush. They will be spat out and told, "I never knew you". As long as they weren't that dreaded R word that was created by the synagogue of satan, then it's ok

@paddysmith461

Жыл бұрын

You hear the London accent all the time 🤷🏻‍♂️

@nicolasrose3064

Жыл бұрын

My mate from Bethnal Green has a dead ringer accent, a straight up and down bloke who breaks out laughing at himself when he tries to tell you a lie.

This is a highly articulate account from someone who's walked the walk. Great insight. 👍

This is a beautifully articulated and humane analysis and explanation. It does a lot for a normy like me to be educated and less judgemental about inmates in general. Thank you sir.

This guy is great. Very well spoken and no big ego.

I really respect you for what you said about them demonizing him. "The press has demonized him and so has the prison service but he's a human being just like anyone else". I think that's really important for people to understand that he's a prisoner, a violent one, but he's a human being who went through a lot and never got the help he needed. Some people can rise above and others it consumes without proper help and unfortunately he's one that was consumed and the prison system has made him even worse. Rather than judge him, we should figure out how to help people so that they don't end up in the same position as him. Respect to you Stephen.

@darrenhenderson6921

Жыл бұрын

I like him and I've been to jail myself but he's demonized them by taking them hostage, he brought it all in himself.

@Teknophobe

Жыл бұрын

Real talk!!!

@eatass5627

Жыл бұрын

U guys are too nice to him he has victims and would victimize u if he could

@0ooTheMAXXoo0

Жыл бұрын

@@darrenhenderson6921 Humans take hostages. Demons are evil creatures that were never human and seem to not actually exist... Demonizing means we are not actually doing any analysis, no looking into how things could have been different, what improvements could be made so it does not keep happening to more humans... It is just smart to not demonize people since that closes you off from a realistic assessment...

@raidermaxx2324

Жыл бұрын

well he may have been violent but was doing more hard time than m urderers who have taken multiple lives

Interesting to hear some one's personal experience. Iv admired charlie for many years. Thank you for your time. And big up charlie

2002 belmarsh, house block 3. Ground floor. Next door to me. Love to see man’s progress!! ✊🏽 big up G ✊🏽

bronson gave tom profound advice that is really accurate and true. Pain can flood over you..rejection can drive u mad. 'cutting off' is really how it felt when i was finally able to move on.

Absolutely loved this video breakdown Stephen. New to your chanel but love your straight up decent and honest assessment of the film and Charlie himself. RESPECT. Glad they chose Tom Hardy for the film. Another genuine geezer and you can see Charlie respected him.

Charlie gave me great advice when i was struggling

I enjoyed that Stephen. Hope you’re well 💯

I’ve got PTSD and instead of treating me I was given drugs that changed my physiology, slowed me down and I call them a chemical straight jacket. I dread to think what they dosed Mr Bronson with against his will and how that would have affected him even more. What the system has done to him is unforgivable.

@MichaTheLight

7 ай бұрын

Agreed real men as touted their masculinity may be are punished and held down to save and protect this unjust system we have. I the past the emphasizes was on physical violence against inmates today you get chemically castrated. It's a hideous evil. The newest trick is to make ppl especially woman addicted to social media Fry their brain with superstimuli like 7 figures, 7 inches and at least 6'3 tall - in that way upper-class pr*cks bind 80% of all woman no matter the class. Taking away massively options for young low class men to develop their masculinity and strive for smth. It's all this social ingeneering crap of the Transhumanists. This upper-class families marry since centuries inside their group when famine, war and poverty f up the epigenetic of the ordinary working or farming men, this guy got always optimal nurturing. So they grow 3 to 4 inches taller as the other classes their faces more fair cause of good diet and they don't carry around psychology of scarcity. On the other side they don't develop the compassionate fighting heart cause they hadn't the necessity to do. But today's fried young woman's brain just perceive blink and shine of Instagram. And if you don't have it you don't make it. The gap is bigger as ever and therefore any low class young men look for answers to this unbearable situation. Crime was always one of the answers of the exploited and under privileged to get his needs met.

@MaxwellBenson80

4 ай бұрын

I hope you are good!

@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh

2 ай бұрын

Charlie caught Hepatitis from a dirty needle, how terrible is that. 👀🤐.

The real deal.. thanks for the interview..

Brilliant interview 👏

I find it admirable that you have such attention to detail in reviewing this film. i think you really care about Charlie and i think it makes you a very good friend and a good person

One of the best British accents ever. What a cool dude. BTW, I think Tom Hardy is one of the best actors we have today, he did his job very well, too bad the writers were more intrested in shocking the public than telling a true story.

@UrNoncle12

Жыл бұрын

He’s actually British if I’m not mistaken

Loved this, very interesting piece and some great questions great interview and respectable

Great review, great questions being asked. Will definitely be watching more. Cheers

This was fascinating. Thank you for this and your insights. Glad you've made it out and are doing well and I wish the same for him before his time comes because this is over the top unfair to keep a man locked up for his entire life basically. He deserves better. Even in America we've heard of Charlie Bronson 💪

Thanks ..Great interview/content ..Good watch

This was fantastic! Thanks Mate

I enjoyed listening to this intelligent, wise man. I feel nothing but sorry for Charlie and shame for the system that has failed him. I hope he gets out soon.

His art is really impressive, at first i thought it kind of meh but the more he does the more i think he is a secret genius. There is so much going on in every painting he does it's like a feast for the eyes.

This was great and thanks for sharing some info from your persepctive on things.

Bronsons advice to tom about cutting things of even if it hurts is something everyone should tale a deep look into themself and follow that advice . Brilliant advice and way of telling it

You just confirmed everything I suspected about Charlie, my heart has gone out to him over the years bless him, I so hope he gets out soon and enjoys whatever he's got left..👍❤

@annettemoore7264

Жыл бұрын

I'd love you to do one on Robert Mawdesley the "scouse cannibal" 😳 🙄 talk about set up..😳 I grew up with a lad who's dad was a paedophile, he was a middle child of 9, when the father worked his way down the line to him, aged 10, he stood up to him and blew him up at school 👍 he told me he was saving his little sisters bless him, he was an angry youth, always fighting with lads that reminded him of his dad, unfortunately they where big bstrds and macca was only small 🙄 so he always came off worse, 18 he's banged up for abh outside a club, he got something stupid like 4 or 6 months but his biggest mistake was telling some guards "don't point any nonces out to me" 😞

Stephen reminds me of the late great Tommy Cooper! (The way he looks anyways!) This is the first time I've come across him and I really like how honest, grounded and authentic he is. A proper oldskool decent geezer!

Fascinating interview.

Great video, thank you! Really interesting to hear someone who's been there and lived it. easy sub.

I agree it need a more fleshing out of Bronson's story, but Tom did an excellent job in his portrayal of the Charley. The quirks, the mannerisms, the anger and tension that would just emulate trough the screen. This is really apparent in one scene. I won't spoil it, but, man when they say "less is more", Hardy nails it in this scene. The tension and the anger is just simmering under the surface, but he puts on a brave face and does what Charley does, something impulsive. More backstory would have been better, but the psychedelic style really brought me back to the 70's and I was only 6 in '74, so I think that helps me related to the time, because memories like that are in a dream state. Kind of what Charley was walking through.

I helped build a boxing gym that Charlie put 5k into it. Thanks for the insight Stephen you done a sterling job 👍

@ChampChamp2024

Жыл бұрын

Wow That’s great see people don’t hear this stuff

@dwightchaos9449

Жыл бұрын

If he gets out, are you gonna give him money back?

He's a legend 💯 much respect and👍🏻 From Christchurch New Zealand 💯🇳🇿

This is amazing how you got this guy!

Refn Winding usually takes the psyhedelic approach, this is actually very grounded with the guy. You could see a bit of it already in how the camera moves and certain scenes in Pusher series. With Bronson where he got a bit bigger budget and more international audience he started to take it more and more there. Obviously Bronson and Drive are still the more viewer friendly experiences than the later work where you will like it or hate it essentially. I think the absurd aspect of the movie works in a sense that it's so in your face that the viewer knows everything ain't grounded and it does make you search more in real life info of Charlie. Atleast I watched couple of docs, read about him, searched had he seen the film (yes they let him watch it) and watched all kinds of old news etc. footage. Kinda like with Chopper, the movie did the same for me.

What's more natural than a prisoner taking prisoners when he gets the chance?

this is great. one of my favorite films, thank you.

wow! good interview God bless you too!🙏

All Charlie needed was some love, affection and a friend to be there for him or a family that really tried to be a family for him. Society let him down and left him to go mad.

@joshuagraham2843

Жыл бұрын

that is so true

@kekoasiversons350

Жыл бұрын

Ha you try to love a self centered criminal I’m good here I bet if you met him before he went to prison he’s the type to cut your face you obviously never spent time with true criminals like people who don’t care and don’t want to you ever spent time in a room with someone who gives you the vibe you get when you’re walking alone in the dark and you’re neck hair goes up thank god my cousin knew him cause he you can tell and their always kind and chill but wierd in like you can feel you don’t wanna be alone with him like if you ever got the feelings not to go down that way I get gut feelings about people most times they are right you can’t save everyone some enjoy what they do but if they put it out front less victims comes like if they see I recognize my faults they’ll assume I’ll try to change but I am lazy and disheartened

Charlie's story is so touching I wish people who reform all the best

@jakethemuss5678

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately charlie hasn't reformed and shows now remorse and is still making threats to kill people when he gets released

@troydennowell2802

Жыл бұрын

@@jakethemuss5678 well he hasn't been released but think everyone is innocent at birth no one is a killer when there born he says his family was good to him so society let him down 🙄 angry at the world I bet so is everyone......

Just ordered your book mate, very much looking forward to reading it after hearing you speak

Cool video man! Bronson is certainly a very very interesting character 👍 enjoyed this

When he says Charlie the way he does, you know he's telling the truth.

My analysis: I'm an ex-prisoner who did segregation in a "normal prison!", got out n went to University to study (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and then Applied Creativity Theory for 10 years.) I became a Criminal Justice worker in prisons with young offenders inside the system working with Police, Probation, Home Office. Charlie is the demonised portrait prisoner for The System, he's a highly intelligent and gifted creative human being, it's his Creativity n mind along with self image of refusing to be broken that inevitable "forced" him into his anti system actions as his only means of actually maintaining his sanity; as all prisoners n POWs do to prevent total psychological breakdown..... resistance in any form is the only weapon that keeps any semblance of humanity alive in a persons mind or being. But, it's also his high level of creativity that makes it even harder for Charlie as the creative side heightens your self awareness, the whys n wherefores of yr own life origins, actions, thoughts, and social process into the system, then yr position in it. Ignorant, uneducated, unaware prisoners don't have Charlie's level of insight into himself or the system, so the emotional n Psychological pain of imprisonment for them is little in comparison to the physical, emotional, and psychological horrors and torture his has faced n survived. His continued incarceration for 'robbery" after 30 years (usually a 3-7-10 years max) is unheard of, and beyond punishment...it's simply the ongoing torture of a human being, who ceased to be a real Societal threat decades ago, and one of the many most disgraceful n disturbing cases of our Justice system. Charlie is not a threat to the outside World, merely seen as a threat to the Justice system both inside and outside if he is ever released, which he won't be. I tried my bit working with young offenders after my time, and I can tell u the system is not fair, it's riddled with corruption and many high profile decisions like Charlie are purely Political and not based upon the actual legal tenets of Justice. No Home Secretary or PM wants to known as the ones who let him out, even though it would be the compassionate and progressive thing, and humane decision for our Justice system to do. From the conversations I had with Home Office personnel during my time as a known ex-prisoner turned Justic Worker, is that they will never let Charlie out simply because of his fame now, not because he is any real threat in comparison to others who are released! ....except to the system itself via inevitable TV n media interviews etc. The Home Office simply wants Charlie to die in prison to draw a line under his entire incarceration and move on; At best Charlie may get compassion leave when he is known to be dying n totally physically incapacitated, maybe a few days before his death to see family; but even that is unlikely. In total, Charlie has already served the average time of 3 Life Sentence Prisoners, the average time served for a murderer before parole being about 10-12 years!! The UK claims not to condone torture.🙏

Great vid mate

I thought this was made by "wired" at first from the background and everything. You've made a really good looking video man.

This Bronson movie was what made me fall in love with Tom Hardy as an actor.

I had to watch the film a few times to fully understand what was taking place around and to him. I'm glad he had people around him who treated him with respect. Hard time make hard people and someday we will need and want people like Charley around to get us through the hard days ahead

Really enjoyed this

thank you steve i knew there was more to it

Charlie is ALL of us, a prisoner if uncontrolled

I genuinely didn’t realise Charles Bronson was STILL alive. For some reason, I had just assumed he had been dead for a while.

That was fascinating, more please

Think is brilliant thank you good insight thank you Stephen for posting this I didn’t know you where this close to Charlie

i loved charles bronson in Death Wish 1-2 and 3.

@jakethemuss5678

Жыл бұрын

He had a cool mustache

It's probably played by the top 3 actor in the world, Charlie is grateful amazing actor amazing film

I really like this gent Gillen. I can tell he's been though a few things and come out talking straight and full of wisdom. I can also tell he is as real as it gets and 100% reliable in action. His appearance, the way he talks, he reminds me of the UK Italians.

Loved this, thank you

We are the public should be pushing for charlie, Stephen if you can change he has to have a chance

One of the greatest crimes of this country is leaving a man like Bronson to rot in prison with no legitimate reason. It’s incredibly sad what has happened to him and it’ll be a stain on this country for years to come.

@stevelowe2647

Жыл бұрын

No legitimate reason? So beating people up left right & centre, taking hostages, all the nutty stuff he's done isn't legitimate reason for punishment?? Sorry but it's plenty legit. It's still a shame though, he's never going to be allowed to progress, how can he rehabilitate sat in a cell talking to himself? He can't can he, & it's a waste, I say send him back on the wing at an A cat for a few months, then give him c cat, test him for 6 months, then Tey a year at d cat, then you can give him a chance of a life. If not, give him a gun & a bullet, let his misery end.

@albino5995

Жыл бұрын

Yup, no need at all. The post office he originally robbed is just down the road from my grandma. I believe it is still there!

@raypurchase801

Жыл бұрын

Bronson should be released IMMEDIATELY and become your next door neighbour. One day he'll accuse you of watching him from your window, or parking your car too close to his house or not using the rubbish and recycling bins properly. What happens next? And THAT (very sadly) is why Bronson needs to remain inside.

@keithmichael112

Жыл бұрын

@@raypurchase801 that's what people don't want to hear, he's a violent man and got more time for being really violent, should they just laugh that off? people say whatever but like you say if he moved in across the street they would be singing a different tune. it is what it is

@kellyrenee9679

Жыл бұрын

Everyone will be judged at the end for everything and those in authority meaning the judicial/court system, prison guards, warden, etc will be judged as well.

Loved this clip. :)

So chuffed having 3 of his original artworks...a great guy

Great video Stephen, very informative. In my opinion Charlie should have been released a long time ago.

You said something early in this video that struck home. "But he's a human being like anyone else" and how people react to their surroundings and how people treat them... I'm recently retired from working maximum locked psych units. The best advice I had in my early career in 1980 when I started was "treat them like a human being like anyone else". This served me well in my 37 years with violent psych patients. The mutual respect goes a long long way to having a working relationship in any institution...

@SmallSpoonBrigade

Жыл бұрын

There's obviously a line in terms of they are in prison, so perhaps no weapons or tools for escape. But yeah, I used to know some pretty screwed up people, it was a genuine shock when I started to work security and the folks I was securing the building against weren't half as bad. Having nearly been murdered on multiple occasions, I still believe that in general it's best to show people at least basic human respect, even if you refuse to have anything to do with them in private. I've certainly found trust and respect, but verify to be the right call in nearly all cases.

Kudos kidda, kept it real with no bullshit. And for that you've earned a sub and respect👍👊

Stephen, you should do a film on how Charlie was shaped in his earlier days and then by the prison system.

Great indepth review. From someone who has actually seen the other side. Stephen is the evidence that shows stepping out of the dark and changing your life is possible. If you are strong enough. Keep it going

@stephen.gillen

Жыл бұрын

Wise words, thank you 👍👍

@EmbraceTerror

Жыл бұрын

Stepping out of darkness is only possible with genuine good choices being available -- good choices that should have been available before the first "bad choice" was made, or at least a system to prevent harms from happening in the first place.

Great to see the production quality in your videos improved, don't get me wrong wasn't bad or anything but look top notch now

Hi Stephen,just wanna say this was fantastic mate,its about 3 rd time ive watched it snd it was great to hear your perspective on the prison and Charlie..ive been inside 5 times but the most was 11 month Armley in Leeds.. however..i still saw some horrible horrible trouble and bullying,which i hated...thanks for this Stephen...top bloke

@Martin_069

4 ай бұрын

@Tomhardy-xd4sn Hi,I'm from Wakefield,West Yorkshire UK mate,how about yourself

I can watch the film Bronson over and over and not get bored with it. I wonder how Charlie feels about being released if he was ever given the chance. I can't even imagine the psychological damage being incarcerated pretty much his whole life would have caused him. Does he ever talk about being released, or doesn't he allow himself that thought? I only know what I've seen on TV about Charlie Bronson, but people who have done much worse have been released when they probably didn't deserve it. If it was something he wanted, surely he should be given the chance to spend his golden years as a free man.

Good work. Subjective and informative. As someone who has spent some time within the UK prison system and from time to time emded up in 'the block ' the thought of being banged up for years like that is horrendous. (The Block is solitary with nothing. Concrete seat ,concrete bed and concrete food.) Yet there are 'people' (are they even human?) Ie - bacons who have commited horrific crimes against children who get treated like guests in a hotel in there protected wings and get paroled early for 'good behaviour!' Charlie bronson has never killed anyone, yet hes still inside now! The system looks after its own. I liked the film and tom hardy. Hes a very versatile actor. From Bronson to things like Venom and even war movie's I always have a gander if hes cast. But yeah, the surrealistic element in Bronson while making it more appealing to their target audience could possibly have been somewhat less in favour of a more detailed view of the life and events that led to Charlie Bronson growing into the legend that he is today. Thank you.