When you're not authentic you keep hating everything, when you're not authentic then you don't actually know yourself, when you're not authentic you don't know what you need or why are you feeling something. That's what's homophobia is: not knowing yourself, and that's the saddest thing.
Yes people killed him... these idiots(which they are many) who can't even think about what's going on in this movie and can't open a new window...jake and heath did a great job in hollywood..but These idiots are the same who when heath died they understood what a great actor was he. ..While Jake is still alive and they still do not know what a great actor Jake is because he is not arrogant at all?!... he has MANY GREAT MOVIES...fun fact in hollywood : You should be an asshole to be the good actor or good singer...
@MaxArt228and we lost to him to a broken heart, that's the worst part about it. He couldn't handle the pain. I wish someone could have helped him through it, but what's meant to be, happens.
Such a shame he passed way too soon. We need people like this who can express their opinions without insulting anyone. He really was just a kind beautiful person
No one that has ever lived on this planet who expresses their true beliefs can ever say they've never offended anyone! Its called freedom of speech! People out there get offended for others eating an animal! People get offended for people cutting the skin off the penis of other baby boy! If your a free thinker you cant not but offend others! Thing is its okay to be offended, its natural, regardless of your beliefs, its that bad now other people get offended on behalf of someone else! People need to learn that not everyone reads off the same page! Biggest offender is religion!! Without that humans could definitely live in a more harmonious world.
Uh yeah, here! I find it hard watching films with actors who have passed but I have no doubts about watching this. What a legend of a guy he was. And still is! The fact that I have been recommended this.
*Heath Ledger* : 'my film is about homosexuality, not an *epidemic* or a *virus* ...' *RUclips* (seven years later): Topical. Must recommend to everyone.
@misur luci fer diablo I mean im nit disrespecting a whole religion. Also i agree with everything you said but that doesn't mean your pfp is not offensive
He also refused to make a joke about Brokeback Mountain when he was co-hosting the Oscars. He said it was a serious movie he was proud of and he wouldn't cheapen an important love story by making jokes about it
It is a joke to call this film "an important love story." Yes, it was groundbreaking to see a mainstream Hollywood film about a gay relationship. However, the two leads couldn't have had less chemistry (even other straight actors have done a better job), and I found myself cringing during the sex scene, which was neither romantic nor erotic. Besides that, the plot was painfully slow and overly solemn, and I wouldn't sit through it a second time.
Not necessarily. If you spend your entire life with basically the same worldviews, but you used those decades to be a positive force to those around you (including yourself), then I most certainly wouldn't call that wasted - would you?
It is a shame that people spend so much time worrying about other people love. This world is full of real problems. Why not try to fix one of them rather than bitching about what makes two consenting adults happy
I don't see why people waste their time and energy worrying about what other people do with their genitals and who they do those things with, what's the point?
Well maybe people wouldn't spend so much time worrying about other people and who they "love" if those "other people" weren't constantly trying to force others to accept that the "relationships" they're having are normal and healthy for society when they absolutely are not. TL;DR In this life, do whatever the hell you're going to do, but leave others that may not feel the same way the hell out of it. Because when you try to force others to agree with what you do, then you're no different than the "Bible thumpers" you probably have such disdain for.
@@brentcanfield8883 No one was forced go see Brokeback Mountain - so I’m rather unsure why you’re bringing this up? FYI: There are gay people that are religious. I don’t imagine you would appreciate being judged based on the behaviors of those you share a random trait/ideal/age with, like complete strangers that you may or may not agree with, but are the same gender/sexuality/preferred grocery store with. Please don’t do this to others. Heath Ledger was an amazing actor, but he was also a person and his loss is felt acutely by the many people that cared for him the most. The least you could do is not leave a comment claiming to agree with him, followed by something as hypocritical as "except for those ones that…”. Generalizing people isn’t acceptable. Try to be a decent human being, please? I’ve all but lost hope that mankind is worth the risk it poses to the world. Prove me wrong. Be a good person.
Exactly!....no one bats an eye if two men hate each other, but if they love each other it's some horrible abomination...THAT is some fucked up thinking, and shows how ass backward society is, and THAT kind of thinking is why society is in the shape it's in....if you think that way, you're just a miserable, sad, self-loathing individual, you literally promotes hate, and not love....
He honestly doesn't even seem that much "smarter" over a general person. He just seems like a down to Earth person expressing an idea that should be a natural reaction to homophobia. It's like a white person standing up against racism, or a man treating a woman with respect. They're not special for doing it: they're normal, as it should be the norm. Beyond the fact that Heath was still a brilliant person ❤️
Interesting how BEAUTY makes everything they say forgotten & forgiven, only focus on it must be right, like in a fairy tale, were the young beauties are good & right, the uglies are bad & wrong. Not saying that he is though...
@@wordspiel I mean, beauty comes in different forms. Some people are beautiful on the outside, some on the inside, some on both. You can’t act like this guy saying he’s a beautiful human being is only referring to his appearance when it is clearly not the case
@@wordspiel Yes it is. It’s clear the person meant he was a beautiful person on the inside, and being beautiful on the inside does forgive a lot of things
Brokeback Mountain was one of my top 10 favorite films. I never get tired of watching it, and the music is absolutely wonderful. As a 100% Heterosexual man in a loving marriage since 1988 with 3 children and 2 grandchildren, I am offended when some of my friends look at me like I have 3 heads when I mention that it is one of my favorite films. No one has the right to judge another, if it hurts no one. Live and Let Live people, live and let live.
this is such a brilliant and incredibly well composed argument. not only logical and compassionate but witty too: if you don’t understand, just disengage. leave the space instead of espousing hatred
This is legit my first time hearing him speak as himself. He's clearly annoyed by the context he's speaking about but is doing his best to just brush it off and make Homophobia seem like something that's just dumb, which is how I think we should treat it personally. Shame we lost this guy, he was ahead of his time with his views.
@Chris Austin What are you on about? Even in this weird theory you've blurted out Homophobia would still exist. It represents a mindset towards homosexuality which can clearly be observed.
It is disgusting, that they let him open his pie hole! Great movie! 100% heterosexual! Learn to love everyone the same. You don’t have to like it but keep it real! Look up the definition of LOVE!
@@DavidLS1 Try what exactly David, the Hawaiian Pizza or the Breakback Mountain weekend? Both are of course fine, but together, well that’s just silly! 😌😌😌😌
+ Grace Lim, So very true! Heath let that man in the audience know exactly what his feelings on gay love were without being rude. Instead, he did it in a very dignified manner, which I hope put that man to shame. By the way, I am a 65 year old Mother of a gay man who has been in a monogamous relationship with another man for 15 years. I am very proud of my son, who has dedicated his life to helping others as a firefighter. Love is love - it does NOT need to be between a man and a woman.
Yasmin M. The reason why he died. He speaks with boast. He is straight and supporting homosexuality? If i were him? I will shut my mouth for that question.
He was from Australia. They don’t talk shit about each other the way we do in the US, nowadays. We need to act more educated, and live & let live. We need to come together and love each other, instead of acting like a bunch of high school kids. Please, everyone love. Love promotes happiness!!! Happiness promotes positive energy!!! Positive energy promotes success in every aspect of your life.
@@gubblfisch350 Yet with Ancient Rome and especially Pederasty was accepted where men would have relations boys. This is not accepted today. Gay marriage was only accepted for the Aristocats in that era too and only a small minority of people if they wanted to could get get a same sex marriage. The Jews who were at first exposed to Greek culture from Alexander the Great Conquest of the holy land, to the Roman occupation of that region, the Jews saw that homosexuality against their religion. Later on the Christians adapted Jewish religious beliefs of homosexuality being taboo. Eventually when the Roman emperor became Christian and then Christianity in the Roman empire became taboo throughout society. Homosexuality remained taboo in society until a couple of decades ago.
The thing about homosexuality, people always focus on sex. They never address the emotional component of two men in love which is no different to a man or woman in love, or two women. Nothing about it is unnatural, but again, people can only focus on sexual acts and the fact that nothing can be 'born' from gay relationships. People need to start seeing homosexuality more in line with the deepest bonds of friendship, instead of sex... and then nobody will be able to say it is unnatural.
i'm still struggling to understand exactly what the psychology is that causes people to feel homophobic and I think you hit the nail on the head, a lot of it has to do with sex, sex seems to be such a sensitive issue to all humans and seems to cause such a complex tangle of emotions, i'm not fully sure why that's the case with people and how it links with our evolution, but it seems to be the case
@@merhnab3141 You are lacking intelligence if you think that. There was no anger on his face. He was doing his job and asking a great question and he received a great response. This was 2005 when homophobia was rife. This film caused a huge stir around the world. I remember it well. The question he asked was exactly the sort of thing which many people were saying. e.g. ""I'm not going to see a movie about gay cowboys.. That's disgusting!"
@@merhnab3141 yes ... it’s a very frustrating ... I get that too dealing with the constant homophobia ... it continues to perpetuate ... there is no “end date”. Meanwhile, it’s important to remember this is a snippet of a bigger video from that same press conference ... so going by this alone doesn’t offer enough context.
@@miaalmeida4787 No, we think that politicians don't care for changing their views and change them with what gets them supporters. Y'know, like Biden supporting segregation then turning around and saying he supports the black community.
When he went into jacks childhood room, that was heart breaking. When he found the shirt and took it with him, and Jacks mom nods her head that it's ok, really sad. Heath and Jake did an excellent job.
GAGAGAGAGA I just disliked my own face because I am unpretty. HOWEVER: I always like my GOOD videos however. No dislikes allowed where I come from. Don't be mean, dear pat
indeed,but you can thank bigotry for that;religion predominantly.I personally find peoples sexuality boring;i mean who even cares? i don't assume anyone would be interested that i'm heterosexual y'know? it's silly really :D as long as it's happen ing between consenting adults it's cool.
I loved Heath's response. However, being "gay" has been shoved down society's throats lately. Nobody cares who you're sleeping with. You're gay...we get it.
Heath is completely right !! That is NOT disgusting... that's pure and human two handsome guys kissing.... Disgusting is killing someone , that is disgusting....stupid man
jacktwist I mean back in the days when Jesus "existed" as some like to believe. They used to do a bunch of gay stuff. Would not surprise me if Jesus was a banana crammer.. it's cool nothing wrong with that
He really was. As a gay man I’ve got a whole new found respect for him. I always respected him as an actor but now as a human aswell what a gem. May he rest in peace.
@TheRenaissanceman65 , i really did but i just noticed my negligence after your intervention. I didn't realized that i didn't wrote the letter "s" after grandfather for the plural. I wanted to give my opinion about these ancient thoughts about homosexuality the reporter was asking for, that's from the times of our grandfathers. So i was misleading and you thought i meant the reporter. Thanks for pointing this out, i have corrected my writing failure. Shit happens.
His comments sealed his fate. The larger your platform and increasing world influence (Dark Knight) and you position yourself against God, the Bible and nature, you will lose every time.
This is the best way you can put homosexuality into the forefront, "why do we have to discuss the disgust of people LOVING one another? shouldn't we discuss HATE and VIOLENCE towards one another?". Heath is the epitome of class, respect and humanity, I love and respect him like no other. 🙏💖
S t a r F a l l are you seriously comparing homosexuality to incest? If you’re going to be defending incest you should maybe reconsider certain life choices?
@@velovelo196 why the hell not, by his and your logic? "who do two ppl loving one another worry you?", etc etc. Incest is in that category too. Why are you prejudiced to siblings or first cousins being with each other then? Oh your moral/political views don't allow that?
Now see this is a man who is 100% content with his sexuality. He knows who he is so there is zero need to tear someone down about who they choose to love. After all we all know what homophobia really says about a person. (In case anyone's confused it means they are not comfortable with their own sexuality).
@Arfur Daley "Unusual behavior to explain to children" that is fucking BULLSHIT and you know it! 😂 you're an ignorant hateful person PERIOD. My sister has a girlfriend and they both are amazing human beings, who should be able to hold hands walking down the street just like a boy and girl does. SPARE THE COMMENT SECTION YOUR BULLSHIT LIES PLEASE! 😂😂..I think the world SHOULD BE more concerned with explaining monster hate behavior that human beings display to one another and not something as incredible/inspiring as THE LOVE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE. You're bent.
I showed Brokeback Mountain to a woman in her 60s, who was culturally quite homophobic. She watched it and in the end quite moved by the story, and feltt compassion and sorrow for Ledger's character. That is the power of art and movies, the ultimate empathy machine.
Exactly more like ultimate liar machine for the ultimate liar the devil hahaha I don't hate homosexuals either but the tv is definitely not a tool for good it is a distraction that we all love
I couldn’t understand what the hell he was saying, his accent was so poor, there wasn’t enough of Anne Hathaway’s tits, and the whole movie was wasting its time. Gus Van Sant could’ve made a shorter movie and got the point across. Stop calling me homophobic until you’re willing to admit you’re heterophobic. RUclips will probably delete this.
@Wisty Boy he's hardly being a hypocrite lol. He is literally counter attacking those closet gays that don't want it "shoved down their throats" -. Funny they should choose such wording isn't it.
@Heiliger Katholik there is a huge difference between "not liking" homosexuality, and being homophobic. Homosexuals have no desire to create other homosexuals. Homophobes have a desire to create other homophobes. And they do that with homosexuals. People who are not homosexual and aren't against it, just can't be bothered and will never become homophobes. 73% of homophobes (people who actively use their power to deny homosexuals their rights and freedoms) are estimated to have homosexual tendencies, and even come out later in life. A certain head of a "conversion therapy church" in the US, was a perfect example of this a few years ago.
@Heiliger Katholik having spent some time there, I really, really have to disagree. It's just what the people up top want you to see. That's how oppression works. Unfortunately.
Also i am truly impressed with his intelligence-how he mentioned in comparison :: “...should people not discuss hate amongst people rather than love...” i know i did not quote that perfectly nevertheless point is still valid. He was a smart man
@@samanthapeters8314 that is true (diplomatic/debate tactic) though it does make you think about that-logically speaking, if you discuss love with criticism then you have to discuss hate with as much criticism.
@@samanthapeters8314 he provided a thorough 2 minute long speech about his mindset on this topic lmao there was no diversion, this one line raised a very rhetorical question that actually supported his reasoning and was a thought-provoking message to add
I was so against homosexuality when I was younger but as I’ve gotten older I’ve begun to realize who cares? Do what u want. What two people choose to do with their lives is none of my concern. Life’s too short to be worried or angry about what another person is doing.
I have so much respect for him as a person. The fact that he, a straight male, in 2005 when there was very little representation, stood up for gay rights and understands the core of the argument. He was such a genuine soul and should be an example for people in this world. I hope straight men, even 20 years later, can take something from him. RIP Heath.
He appears to be so warm and soft and gentle and thoughtful, crazy to think about him playing this version of the joker. Truly a gem of a person, in every way
In a way, I somewhat dislike that this topic is always answered by emphasising the love aspect, as an appeal to the kinder side of those asking the question. I'm far more confrontational about responding to it.... yes, people like to fuck others of the same sex. Don't like it? Tough shit. That's not meaning that I think homosexuality is solely about sex, but as a bi guy I take the stance that people can feel whatever they like about it, but in the end, it's just none of their fucking business what consenting adults do when they're having sex together.
I guess you’re only able to recognize external beauty, for sure because he’s handsome. But you’re lacking when it comes to judging of character. Anybody that defends basic human rights and acts humanely is a beautiful person. Just in case you need to be taught the basics, there you go.
Words can't explain how I adored this man. He truly was a marvellous human being. I want there to be a heaven so I can meet this man's soul there when I pass. Bless him.
ListeToBigFace Thank you for making me laugh today. It is Monday morning, I have just got up, I have a hangover and I am off work because some fat clumsy oaf bumped into me as I was cutting some wood at work last week and nearly cut the end of my finger off so I am pretty pissed off. Your comment actually made me laugh out load. I hate it when people type "lol", one of my pet hates but yours is the only comment on RUclips what has ever made me laugh like that. Well done.
Hannah Grey how the fuck do you know??? You think you fuckin knew the guy??? Because you watched his movies?? Because you watched a few interviews???? You live in a dream world if you answered yes to any of these.
Unfortunately not that long though as he was in the Hollywood studio system. Maybe another 20 years. Hollywood doesn’t treat their elder statesmen with much dignity, it’s very ageist, the sophistication drops away and they’re forced into self parody type roles. Completely different from European film.
I as well. I could see his level of acting making him one of the most admired and accomplished people in the movie industry. I was looking forward to what he was going to do. But I mostly miss that he was a good man.
The boldness it took to say this in 2005. He knew it risked his career to even star in the film much less defend gay people at a time where homosexuals might as well been radioactive. He’ll forever be loved and respected by our community ❤
He said it right: shouldn’t be be voicing our opinions on hate and not love? Who someone sleeps with is no ones business because we know you’re unhappy in your own relationship or just trying to make it to the next day.
If it's nobody's business, then why are they making movies about it? Why is homosexuality being shoved down society's throat constantly? Just keep your sexual behavior to yourself. Nobody cares. Yet homosexuals feel the need to impose their alternative lifestyles on everyone else. THAT is the bore.
@@RedRover-mx7sd that just doesn’t happen tho... everyone is conditioned to think straight is “normal” and homosexuality is “wrong”, if you’re so bothered then turn away, being a homophobic, generalising prick is nothing to be proud ab lad
@@RedRover-mx7sd If you feel like a romance movie about two men is "shoving it down youre throat" than whats youre stance on heterosexual romance movies it should be the same right?
"Why is homosexuality being shoved down society's throat constantly?" Umm it isn't. The LGBT community is simply trying to portray love stories. If I see a movie and the couple is heterosexual I don't feel like heterosexuality being shoved down my throat. Stop being scared you can't catch "being gay". If you don't like homosexuality then don't watch the movie. Pretty simple solution.
@Brazilian Goddess It’s more of a romantic drama, I would say. As a person who doesn’t typically like romance movies, or westerns, I still really liked the movie.
@Brazilian Goddess ah you're missing out on good cinema avoiding romance like that, often romance is just a part of it, like in The Count of Monte Cristo, a revenge film but the romantic scenes are so sweet and well done.
@Brazilian Goddess Aw awesome no worries , it's a great watch :) (if you want to really get into it watch the 1934 version as well as the 2002), the adventure and romance go hand in hand, try to avoid thinking that you're putting up with one for the other. Genres are like stereotypes, they're not all the same! Gotta have an open mind! Thought saying that I tried to get into some proper old westerns but definitely found martial arts more enjoyable:))
As a heterosexual man, it opened my eyes to the horror of living a lie about who you are genetically predisposed to love. I had a closeted friend who was arrested at a porno shop for soliciting. He committed suicide. It was such a waste of a nice, smart talented human. Hats off to all involved for telling a rarely told story with such honesty and depth
@@tren380 If it is a choice, can you envision yourself suddenly deciding that you would have intimate sex with other guys and, as a result, be an outcast and reviled by family, friends & most people you don't even know. Why would anyone voluntarily make that choice? They wouldn't.
Heaths father was on a documentary about Heath. In one part he spoke about how Heath was in their driveway, moving a brand new car and ran it into a tree. Heath jumped out with no concern for the car to check on the tree. His father found that very touching. Heath knew the car could be repaired, but the beautiful old tree could die. ❤ That also touches the heart of someone like me. He loved this earth, and he respected it!🎉🎉🎉
Hollywood has always been liberal. Further, casting is all about who you know. Being politically savvy, diplomatic, and liberal is kind of the status quo for the industry. It’d be more un-Hollywood if he said “screw your opinion and this libtard movie I’m paid to promote/justify/defend”. Anyway. Not trying to cheapen what he said, it was well spoken, but I wouldn’t exactly call it unbiased or un-Hollywood. It’s not like he said Taiwan was a country or anything
0:38 “At least voice your opinions on how two people should hate in violence and anger toward each other. Isn’t that more important?” // Still valid today.
Well said. I specifically where he said we should be more worried about people hating each other rather than people loving each other. So true. The reality is that we put way too much focus on Gay/lesbian, gender, etc. We should all just love each other. We are individuals but we are all the human race, regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, colour of skin or nationality. We need to stand together, always.
I remember when me and my friends decided to watch this movie for a laugh at my friends house about 15 years ago now. It only got to about 30 minutes into the movie where i stopped joking around with my mates and actually got intensely watching the movie. After watching it i felt like a whole new person. I cant believe that i was such a prick when i was younger and all the people who have suffered from my horrendous homophobia i send my blessings to. About a week later i got new friends who where amazing and im still in contact with to this day but in my then new friend group i met a guy named adam. Adam also used to be pretty homophobic until he matured as he grew older but he was the one who actually made me realise i was bisexual. We have been in a relationship now for what feels like forever. We moved in with each other about 2 years ago now and were planning to get married! Honestly if it wasnt for this movie i would probably be in a horrible state right now and i cant even begin to imagine what further damage i could of coursed for the others around me. Sorry if this comment doesnt really make sense as im really bad with my words and i cant express how grateful i am for this movie and what an impact it had on my life.🙏 Edit: its only been a month since i wrote this comment but it was 2 days ago now where me and Adam went to Disney world where he proposed to me! Were going to plan out the wedding when we get back but we are chilling in Paris currently. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!
As a gay man I really love and respect when a Straight guy sticks up for the gay community and says it how it is. Heath says it perfectly here, what an amazing human being he was. If you’re comfortable with your sexuality as a straight person there really is nothing to fear about homosexuality. It’s no different than any other relationship after all. Just a much more difficult life for most up until just recently.
No different than any other relationship??? Are you allowed to take cellphones and access social media in a hospital for the Mentally disturbed??????????
I raised my son to understand love and (as he got older) sex is an individual choice. Some people prefer the opposite sex, some people prefer same sex, some people prefer both. Consenting adults and all the safety issues. He's straight, and and ally to the gay, or LGBT community. I couldn't be more proud to hear him as an adult, talking about his views on sexuality.
Though he is one of my all-time favorite actors, I never knew that he'd had an accent. Rest in peace, Heath Ledger. "Heroes always get remembered, but you know legends never die."
ShaneothefuckinLegend I'm well aware of both of those. I'd meant an accent that wasn't an "American" one, which is what I'm aware that I have. Typically, in my experience, when someone talks about another person having an accent, they mean an accent different from theirs.
People act like it's cliche to say homophobes are secretly gay, but I can't think of any other logical reason they're constantly thinking about it. I don't like onions. My solution to this is not to try to ban onions. I don't try rationalize why other people shouldn't eat them. I just don't eat them. It's very simple.
The weirdest thing about the controversy surrounding this film is how for some reason the Disney animated movie Home on the Range, a movie about three talking cows, _also received backlash from the exact same people, for the exact same reason,_ despite the movie having no depictions of a same sex relationship; they picketed the release of that movie with signs like "h0mo on the range" and asked for it to be banned, claimed that disney was trying to turn kids gay with this movie that most kids weren't even interested in to begin with, it's just ludicrous. He sums everything up so well in under two minutes, especially the two points "we're just showing that the love between two men is as real as the love between a heterosexual couple" and "if you really don't like it; just don't watch it". I really miss heath ledger.
Honestly, if I'd seen that movie advertised by those protestors as "homo on the range" I'd have been much more inclined to watch it lmao Shame the movie sucked though
Hey guys, thanks for watching this vid and keeping the memory of Heath Alive with almost 200k views. No matter what your views are on this subject, nobody can deny that he was an amazing actor and an Outstanding Human being with a heart of gold. RIP Mr Ledger
Thank you, Heath Ledger. Thank you for everything and thank you for this. Now I admire you even more. I hope you're well, wherever you are. Rest in peace.
Randy Orton if I'm dead I could care less if people would pay respect for me or not... nice try but u can't hurt me we're over the Internet ... stop being feckless ... and since I know you don't know what that means read a book and look it up for a change but let's get back to the point...if the person is dead how is that paying them respect? Are you respecting an invisible person who's not even reading what you're writing? You're obviously stupider than I thought
Leon K. If saying RIP is for the living why are these idiots saying their names and pretending like they're still alive when they're not? The fact that they're saying it for other people is also stupidity and egotistical...they're saying it to win approval ratings from other people ? Wow you people are so low class
naphshi So you are upper class or what😂 Something like that, only a prig would imply.. And all that because of 3 letters, man you're something else. But sure if thats your opinion then that's your opinion But maybe theres even more behind your aggression. That's why it seems so pointless to me, because i dont know you. I don't know your backstory and i dont need to, its just RUclips. But dont wonder if no ones understands someones sudden aggression about something like that. I mean, you stated your point several times, but its not really relatable, EVEN if you have your point..
If I see a guy kissing a guy on the street, I would walk away just as I would walk away from seeing a guy kissing a girl on the street. It's just affection. It doesn't affect me. It doesn't cause me harm. It's just love. Maybe because I was raised in a Buddhist family or maybe I was taught to not hate people for being different, but I see nothing wrong with people being gay. And I'm going to teach my kids that. They're going to teach their kids that. We are the most progressive generation ever and if we try hard enough, the next generations may be able to escape the prejudices that our generation has endured. It's not all about our generation. It's about what we can do to better the generations that will come after us.
I am sure you wouldn't mind someone shagging a sheep either because you would take it that the man is showing affection to the animal. Or perhaps you wouldn't mind an adult girl shagging a 12 year old boy because after all she might be showing her affection to him. Where do you draw a line for showing such affection?
@@rfsalad4118 The 'slippery slope' logical fallacy is a cheap argument. At the least you could be a homophobe with no excuses, instead of being cowardly and hiding behind that tired argument.
Everyone saying how good of a man Heath was for believing this. Imo that’s the biggest shame. That we have to praise someone for having these beliefs when in reality they should just be the norm…
That was exactly Heath's argument. We know homosexuality dates back... Funny to me is that straight People conceive homosexuals. I couldn't give a less fuck about non violent adult with adult activity, but I do give a great fuck about this movie, cause it's a Masterpiece.
Throughout history nothing remains the “norm” there’s always two sides to every opinion there can’t be love without hate & that’s why Heath is respected for voicing same sex love when he didn’t have to but chose to
As a bisexual girl with a major crush on Heath Ledger, I was so nervous to watch this video and then like 10 seconds in I was like “oh thank god he’s not homophobic and I can still have a crush on him” Edit: I haven’t seen the movie because my parents are extremely homophobic and so I didn’t even know what it was about until recently
@@fransthefox9682 not all people who have religion hate gay people there's a few lesbian RUclips couples that are Christians and they go to church with 0 issues apparently
My husband and I cried when we saw this film. It was an emotional experience. Our 31st anniversary is in a few days. The time flew in a blink of an eye.
Happy for you. Congrats on your 31st anniversary. I loved the movie too, and it helped me open my eyes more to understanding more things about life & love.
I remember Jake Gyllenhaal talking about when they were asked to put a skit of Brokeback for the opening of an awards show (Oscars? I forget which). They were asked to come out of a tent making a funny face and kiss or something like that. Jake said he didn't think much of it at the time and didn't mind. But Heath refused saying that the film wasn't something to make a joke out of and that it was real for him. I've never personally felt oppression from being pansexual but I also often feel I'm not free to be my sexuality in a very catholic centric country so when he said that, I ended up bawling. It was just amazing what this man said and it made me realize that part of the unvoiced pain in a conservative country is how LGBTQ are only accepted when it makes people laugh.
@@ooferrell you sounded douchey when you said “what the hell is pan sexual”. You can just say “sorry I’m not familiar with the term pansexual, what does it mean?”
@@ooferrell pansexual means you don't have any gender bias/preference when it comes to relationships/sexual partners. Though to be accurate, I don't feel like I'm pansexual all the time so sometimes I just say I'm gender fluid.
this got recommended to me somehow, maybe because i'm both a heath ledger fan and queer person. i paused my studying and music and watched in the moment i laid eyes on it. i was a bit anxious, but i ended up crying while watching it and reading some of the comments. this was so many years ago, and he spoke better than most people do nowadays about homosexuality. this man is truly a legend, and will live forever in our hearts. we lost him way too soon, yet that always seems to be the case with amazing people like him...
People will say this wasn't that long ago, but Australia legalised gay marriage in like 2017 or 2018. He was an Australian man who in his late 20's at the time, people don't realise how progressive that was for an Aussie man back then. Ledger was a champion of his time, we miss you champ
he wasnt progressive, there's plenty of straight people that support gay relationships. just because a law was passed recently doesnt mean the whole country was against homosexuality.
@@yoyoz333 One could argue yes Heath was progressive in comparison to the rest of Australia. It wasn't that long ago that Homesexuality was illegal and a crime in Australia and men were imprisoned in jail and abused by the law for who they loved or dated.
This is the man we lost? Why? Literally anyone me or you reading this, Rest In Peace Heath Ledger we will continue to love you for the amazing person you where
The Bible says faith in Jesus Christ and repentance are the ONLY way into the Kingdom of Heaven. John 14:6 Make sure you get you Judgement-Ready by repenting and accepting Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38-39
@@DontGoToHell NO NO NO. Go away with your Christian shite. How can you sit around and carry on about gods good work when the church is guilty of so much child abuse. Explain your way out of that one. I know you’ll try but go ahead anyway.
The fact he was a straight male and not afraid to stand of for gay males in a time "gay" was extremely frowned upon says a lot about his character. He was a man before his time. I also am straight but cant see why certain people need force their views upon others about what is right or wrong or who they can or cant love. Two gay men loving each other has absolutely no affect on my life. Do your thing.
Brokeback Mountain was one of the most heartbreaking films I've ever watched. Heath's character expressed so much sorrow and pain without saying any words. It reminded me of growing up in a dysfunctional family where my parents never expressed their pain. My Dad drank 8-12 beers 5 nights a week while my Mom overate. When they did express anger, they did in a very passive aggressive way...which only created more intense pain and dysfunction. The way the director expressed that generation was very real to me.
I have seen the film 2 or 3 times and bawled my eyes out uncontrollably each time. I can't watch it again. It's because my gay brother committed suicide in 1998 (when coming out was more daunting than now. We, his family didn't know he was gay till after his death). The circumstances weren't exactly the same as in the film, but the emotions were. Jake Gyllanhall's character took Heath Ledger's shirt and kept it for years, then found it in the wardrobe after the tragedy. After ours unfolded, my brother's partner looked through the wardrobe and wept when he found my brother's best shirt. It was all just too close to home to bear.
@@marcmarparran7753 I really sorry for all the pain you and your family endured. I have two young kids and I am trying to do whatever I can to be an accepting and loving father. I sincerely wish for them to be able to express themselves without looking over their shoulder to see if its "OK". Yes, that scene where Jake Gyllenhaal holds and smells Heath's shirt knowing he cant express his deep sadness and pain is almost too much. Thank you for sharing:)
@@marcmarparran7753 i'm sorry to hear that your brother took his own life i wish you had known he was gay too. i doubt you would have cared but only wish him the best
@@rolandofgilead43 Your kind words are much appreciated. Now I have a gay nephew who suffered terribly before finding a wonderful partner (now husband) and coming out. His life is good. The best we can do is salvage something good from the tragedy of the past. All the best to you.👍🏻
When Brokeback Mountain came out I went to the movies to see it and there were religious protesters outside handing out leaflets saying that homosexuality was a sin. It was only just out and there were only around 10 of us seeing it. When I got out the religious people were still trying to stop people seeing the movie. People put on Facebook how "unnatural" and "wrong" the movie was, people around me still said being gay was gross and disgusting, my own friend hadn't come out because it wasn't as accepted back then. This movie wasn't out that long ago, but times were certainly different back then. Heath and Jake weren't only brave to star in it, but they were brave to speak up for it after. I remember telling people at college that I'd seen if and people were saying "is it true it actually shows a guy riding a guys ass? It should be banned" We shouldn't forget how different things were and the risk Jake and Heath took. I'll always miss Heath Ledger. I was a fan from being a kid. I still haven't seen him as the Joker yet because I think it would be too sad to know he played the role of a lifetime and then didn't have chance to see the praise.
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Btw, for anyone wondering, that wasn’t the old guy’s opinion, he was asking the question of the people who think it’s disgusting.
@Wisty Boy you’re such a snowflake jeez
@@seanells2333 I think that was sarcasm
@Wisty Boy ❄❄ alert
@Wisty Boy m8 edit your comment to say "(Sarcasm)" because everybody is getting fuckin pissy.
@@solidsnake8330 When they bring politics into it is it really sarcasm anymore? Lol
“And if you can’t understand that then just don’t go and see the movie, we don’t care.” - Heath Ledger
@kirwi And he told us again, if you don’t like the comment, don’t read it, I’m sure he doesn’t care :)
What movie is he referring to?
@@ConorJTobin wait what?
@@milltorralba5874 It’s Brokeback Mountain, from 2004 or so...
@@ConorJTobin ohhh nice thank you
It is so sad that people grow old without growing up. And sadder still that this good man didn’t grow old.
When you're not authentic you keep hating everything, when you're not authentic then you don't actually know yourself, when you're not authentic you don't know what you need or why are you feeling something. That's what's homophobia is: not knowing yourself, and that's the saddest thing.
Yes people killed him... these idiots(which they are many) who can't even think about what's going on in this movie and can't open a new window...jake and heath did a great job in hollywood..but These idiots are the same who when heath died they understood what a great actor was he. ..While Jake is still alive and they still do not know what a great actor Jake is because he is not arrogant at all?!... he has MANY GREAT MOVIES...fun fact in hollywood : You should be an asshole to be the good actor or good singer...
10000% agree and his talent is missed.I often wonder what films he would have starred in.Rest in power/ grace Mr Heath 🌍💌🌍
@@sunmoon6862 so true...
Brian, I came into the comment section to leave my own, but yours said everything that I could possibly hope to say. Beautifully worded.
Gawd, I wish Heath was still here today. Such an intelligent and compassionate man.
I hope you are canadian
Amen to that. Like all the greats, Ledger was gone to soon.
@MaxArt228and we lost to him to a broken heart, that's the worst part about it. He couldn't handle the pain. I wish someone could have helped him through it, but what's meant to be, happens.
@@REDBEARD5252 Famous actors who are on depression don’t get the help they deserve because of their fame most of the time, and its sad.
No one knows what goes on behind closed doors 😮
Such a shame he passed way too soon. We need people like this who can express their opinions without insulting anyone. He really was just a kind beautiful person
I agree, he sounded like such a lovely soul!!
He was sexy as hell
we're running out of people who can do that sadly... being hateful seems to almost be becoming the norm to some
Why did you think he didn't insult the old man? He did it. And it's ok.
No one that has ever lived on this planet who expresses their true beliefs can ever say they've never offended anyone! Its called freedom of speech! People out there get offended for others eating an animal! People get offended for people cutting the skin off the penis of other baby boy! If your a free thinker you cant not but offend others! Thing is its okay to be offended, its natural, regardless of your beliefs, its that bad now other people get offended on behalf of someone else! People need to learn that not everyone reads off the same page! Biggest offender is religion!! Without that humans could definitely live in a more harmonious world.
Anyone else randomly getting this recommended 7 years later?
Me, me, ooh ooh, me too.Over here.😄
Uh yeah, here! I find it hard watching films with actors who have passed but I have no doubts about watching this. What a legend of a guy he was. And still is! The fact that I have been recommended this.
Yep but I don't mind
Yes. I am glad it was. So well said.
Yep and I’m so glad it did!
*Heath Ledger* : 'my film is about homosexuality, not an *epidemic* or a *virus* ...'
*RUclips* (seven years later): Topical. Must recommend to everyone.
@misur luci fer diablo It is disappointing that the topic is still considered up for debate. The price of progress is vigilance!
During an epidemic
@misur luci fer diablo why do u have a cross with a red mark crossing it out?
@misur luci fer diablo I mean im nit disrespecting a whole religion. Also i agree with everything you said but that doesn't mean your pfp is not offensive
The funniest part of this is that S Gurney is also a RUclips algorithm.
Wiser words were never said: Shouldn't we concern ourselves more with stopping hate rather than love?
You sound like a pedophile...
@@CrabFilesyou sound like someone who jumps to insane conclusions
@@Legendarial Well, doesn't change the fact that you sound like a pedophile...
@@CrabFiles You sound like an idiot.
@@CrabFiles literally how does he sound like a paedophile
He also refused to make a joke about Brokeback Mountain when he was co-hosting the Oscars. He said it was a serious movie he was proud of and he wouldn't cheapen an important love story by making jokes about it
I really respect that. He was such a good guy.
That's just show bizz dickheads always Tryna joke about everything
It is a joke to call this film "an important love story." Yes, it was groundbreaking to see a mainstream Hollywood film about a gay relationship. However, the two leads couldn't have had less chemistry (even other straight actors have done a better job), and I found myself cringing during the sex scene, which was neither romantic nor erotic. Besides that, the plot was painfully slow and overly solemn, and I wouldn't sit through it a second time.
I disagree with everything you said. I loved every minute of it and could watch it again.
@@user-kb8qw7dy4t what is chemistry to you then? i honestly cannot believe you did not feel that chemistry between ennis and jack like seriously
"A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." - Muhammad Ali
Wow! That just says it aaallll!
Yeah but what is YOUR reason for commenting that? I suspect your using it out of context
Not necessarily. If you spend your entire life with basically the same worldviews, but you used those decades to be a positive force to those around you (including yourself), then I most certainly wouldn't call that wasted - would you?
@Al Strider Nah he denounced the racist bs after he left NOI
some things don't change
I miss Heath 😔❤️
Everyone does
I miss Ledger.
I miss the 's that was added behind his name every once in a while to show that something is his
Me too heath bars are delicious
@@marhen4497 xD
It is a shame that people spend so much time worrying about other people love. This world is full of real problems. Why not try to fix one of them rather than bitching about what makes two consenting adults happy
AMEN!!!!
I don't see why people waste their time and energy worrying about what other people do with their genitals and who they do those things with, what's the point?
Well maybe people wouldn't spend so much time worrying about other people and who they "love" if those "other people" weren't constantly trying to force others to accept that the "relationships" they're having are normal and healthy for society when they absolutely are not.
TL;DR In this life, do whatever the hell you're going to do, but leave others that may not feel the same way the hell out of it. Because when you try to force others to agree with what you do, then you're no different than the "Bible thumpers" you probably have such disdain for.
@@brentcanfield8883If queer people existing in public offends you so much, that's your own problem to deal with, not ours.
@@brentcanfield8883 No one was forced go see Brokeback Mountain - so I’m rather unsure why you’re bringing this up? FYI: There are gay people that are religious. I don’t imagine you would appreciate being judged based on the behaviors of those you share a random trait/ideal/age with, like complete strangers that you may or may not agree with, but are the same gender/sexuality/preferred grocery store with. Please don’t do this to others. Heath Ledger was an amazing actor, but he was also a person and his loss is felt acutely by the many people that cared for him the most. The least you could do is not leave a comment claiming to agree with him, followed by something as hypocritical as "except for those ones that…”.
Generalizing people isn’t acceptable. Try to be a decent human being, please? I’ve all but lost hope that mankind is worth the risk it poses to the world. Prove me wrong. Be a good person.
Great point: if you're going to worry about people's feelings for each other, worry about how they hate each other--not how they love each other.
Exactly!....no one bats an eye if two men hate each other, but if they love each other it's some horrible abomination...THAT is some fucked up thinking, and shows how ass backward society is, and THAT kind of thinking is why society is in the shape it's in....if you think that way, you're just a miserable, sad, self-loathing individual, you literally promotes hate, and not love....
Yeah that sounds like basic common sense.
Exactly
I'll just leave a mark here, to serve as a proof that I learned something new today, and to practice my English.
exactly
He was a smart man. It is so sad that he left the world so early. I wish he was still around.
He was brainwashed by Hollywood and due to drug abuse became embroiled in his choices of being a famous actor
@@tlansing18
um is that true? Or just a hearsay?
that's a joke. . . . errrrrr . . . .
He honestly doesn't even seem that much "smarter" over a general person. He just seems like a down to Earth person expressing an idea that should be a natural reaction to homophobia. It's like a white person standing up against racism, or a man treating a woman with respect. They're not special for doing it: they're normal, as it should be the norm. Beyond the fact that Heath was still a brilliant person ❤️
He needed to
"people are very quick to label things of which they're not comfortable of" so true.
alec zavala yes that's how it should be.
@alec zavala: Why conform to a stereotype. Be yourself with your sexuality!
nt snazzy people label things they are comfortable with too. so true wow people label things
nt snazzy yes exactly why they label Christians
Absolutely.
It so sad we lost such a great guy so early in his life
What a beautiful human being. He was incredible, caring, wise and it is such a shame he passed how and when he did.
Interesting how BEAUTY makes everything they say forgotten & forgiven, only focus on it must be right, like in a fairy tale, were the young beauties are good & right, the uglies are bad & wrong. Not saying that he is though...
@@wordspiel I mean, beauty comes in different forms.
Some people are beautiful on the outside, some on the inside, some on both.
You can’t act like this guy saying he’s a beautiful human being is only referring to his appearance when it is clearly not the case
@@wordspiel Yes it is.
It’s clear the person meant he was a beautiful person on the inside, and being beautiful on the inside does forgive a lot of things
@@wordspiel Dis you really delete comments?
Lol
I agree he was beautiful inside and out. That joker part was way to hard on his gentle soul.
Brokeback Mountain was one of my top 10 favorite films. I never get tired of watching it, and the music is absolutely wonderful. As a 100% Heterosexual man in a loving marriage since 1988 with 3 children and 2 grandchildren, I am offended when some of my friends look at me like I have 3 heads when I mention that it is one of my favorite films. No one has the right to judge another, if it hurts no one. Live and Let Live people, live and let live.
Randar well said sir!!!
live and let live - mrs Hudson's motto )
Good Thought 👍🏻
Really wouldn't call them friends
Randy, Extremely well stated!!
This only got recommended because he said epidemic and virus
What did I start in this comment reply
smart man
RUclips got that high voice recognition technology
Huh...
Eminem Fan I just said the same thing before reading your comment!
@David McFrost you're using their technology...
this is such a brilliant and incredibly well composed argument. not only logical and compassionate but witty too: if you don’t understand, just disengage. leave the space instead of espousing hatred
He's only there to promote a movie but he politely says so much more. Beautiful soul he was.
In the end, isn't any real good movie trying to promote a point, an expression? He gets it for sure.
was?
@@MildlyHighDutchGuy he committed suicide :(
@@Kaan-hm6zn all the good people 😔
@@Kaan-hm6zn Wait….what??? He died from an “accidental drug overdose”. Why would you be saying his death was by suicide???
He was such a good person. The world needs more men like him.
The world needs more drug addicts?
@@tomjoad929 no the world needs more compassionate people. Not judgemental morons like you.
@@tomjoad929 wow u r so edgy n cool huh
Idiot
@@tomjoad929 you really thought you did something by saying that huh
Maybe it just doesn’t deserve
RUclips: hey wanna see what this actor from 2005 thinks about gay people at 1am?
Me: hell yea
Me at 12 pm watching this :0
THIS IS ME
11:53
2:30 am for me lmfaooo
3:34 am
And this is why I still have a Man crush on Heath Ledger... We lost this brilliant one far too soon...
You are fully gay
@@BobbySteelanuswho’s an edgy boy
Jack Nasty.
This is legit my first time hearing him speak as himself. He's clearly annoyed by the context he's speaking about but is doing his best to just brush it off and make Homophobia seem like something that's just dumb, which is how I think we should treat it personally.
Shame we lost this guy, he was ahead of his time with his views.
@Chris Austin wut?
@Chris Austin What are you on about? Even in this weird theory you've blurted out Homophobia would still exist. It represents a mindset towards homosexuality which can clearly be observed.
@Chris Austin Ummmm, what?
Gay people have been murdered and seen as alien for thousands of years, homophobia is definitely a thing
Hmm ruclips.net/video/UsY45loiqLI/видео.html
I agree with it but I don’t think he was THAT far ahead of his times, this was fairly recent considering how old homosexuality is
What an incredible loss he is. For his intelligence and humility and wisdom,.
Yes, but oh! how he loved to get high.... aahhh it’s so euphoric !
Definitely intelligent 👍
@@sb-jw7hd 😄
Uhm, what?
Do u know what the name of the movie is?
Homophobic people: that’s disgusting
Heath: your opinion is boring
@Chris Austin Which conversation would that be then?
@@nickcrotty6665 _crickets_
It is disgusting, that they let him open his pie hole! Great movie! 100% heterosexual! Learn to love everyone the same. You don’t have to like it but keep it real! Look up the definition of LOVE!
I guess the truth hurts!
@Chris Austin Agreed
Pineapple on pizza is disgusting to some people but none of them go around restaurants harrassing people about it.
A great analogy. And very true. Unless you’re a pizza activist of course! Who knows what could happen then! 🍕😡
Everyone should try it. You'll be surprised how good it is.
@@DavidLS1 Try what exactly David, the Hawaiian Pizza or the Breakback Mountain weekend? Both are of course fine, but together, well that’s just silly! 😌😌😌😌
@@kylesanders9 One man's silly is another man's cheesy fun.
@@DavidLS1 😂😂😂😂
There is nothing gayer than worrying about what two men do with their clothes off.
LMAO, straight facts... I mean gay facts?
Almost politically correct comment!😂👍
@UCMHpHwS0ypcOv72yd93zJOw wtf
Yes there is.
@@rhs010 What's insulting to the gay community?
"I mean, for- i mean, come on"
He waa gonna say for fucks sake wasnt he 🤣
oh yeah lmaoo
He’s Australian... absolutely he was
@@mr.chippie4115 agreed Chippie.
FFS he was....
Cheers from Sydney carnt
I think all of us Australians would agree he definitely was gonna say for fuck sake 😂
Yes, as an Australian whenever I go overseas I have to try really hard not to swear.
"two souls that are in love; get over the fact that it's two man." well said
+ Grace Lim, So very true! Heath let that man in the audience know exactly what his feelings on gay love were without being rude. Instead, he did it in a very dignified manner, which I hope put that man to shame. By the way, I am a 65 year old Mother of a gay man who has been in a monogamous relationship with another man for 15 years. I am very proud of my son, who has dedicated his life to helping others as a firefighter. Love is love - it does NOT need to be between a man and a woman.
Very brave Toni. God bless you and your son and his lover
Beautiful statement @Toni Hickey
Senpie Sensie ..... what
Yasmin M. The reason why he died. He speaks with boast. He is straight and supporting homosexuality? If i were him? I will shut my mouth for that question.
He was from Australia. They don’t talk shit about each other the way we do in the US, nowadays. We need to act more educated, and live & let live. We need to come together and love each other, instead of acting like a bunch of high school kids. Please, everyone love. Love promotes happiness!!! Happiness promotes positive energy!!! Positive energy promotes success in every aspect of your life.
You don’t know many Australians !! 😅 They pride themselves on being crass and blunt !!
Lmao Australians don't talk shit 🤣 that's one of the best most defining thing about them
The fact he spoke like this back then, respect
This debate has been going on since the dawn of time
@@nickyjames1985 Homosexuality was very common and socially accepted in ancient Greece and Rome
@@gubblfisch350 in athens and rome yes, but was frowned upon by surrounding regions, the peleponisians being one
@@gubblfisch350 Yet with Ancient Rome and especially Pederasty was accepted where men would have relations boys. This is not accepted today. Gay marriage was only accepted for the Aristocats in that era too and only a small minority of people if they wanted to could get get a same sex marriage.
The Jews who were at first exposed to Greek culture from Alexander the Great Conquest of the holy land, to the Roman occupation of that region, the Jews saw that homosexuality against their religion. Later on the Christians adapted Jewish religious beliefs of homosexuality being taboo.
Eventually when the Roman emperor became Christian and then Christianity in the Roman empire became taboo throughout society.
Homosexuality remained taboo in society until a couple of decades ago.
Back then? it's 2005. I was living in the UK and his opinion was mainsteam
The thing about homosexuality, people always focus on sex. They never address the emotional component of two men in love which is no different to a man or woman in love, or two women. Nothing about it is unnatural, but again, people can only focus on sexual acts and the fact that nothing can be 'born' from gay relationships. People need to start seeing homosexuality more in line with the deepest bonds of friendship, instead of sex... and then nobody will be able to say it is unnatural.
Well said
Messylin; Too bad you weren't a spokesman for the doomed
cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Exactly!
i'm still struggling to understand exactly what the psychology is that causes people to feel homophobic and I think you hit the nail on the head, a lot of it has to do with sex, sex seems to be such a sensitive issue to all humans and seems to cause such a complex tangle of emotions, i'm not fully sure why that's the case with people and how it links with our evolution, but it seems to be the case
@@LATVERIAN1 Where is the evidence of that taking place?
The older gentleman was quoting those who are disgusted, not personally disgusted himself.
he was asking for 'a friend'.You can see the anger on his face
@@merhnab3141 You are lacking intelligence if you think that. There was no anger on his face. He was doing his job and asking a great question and he received a great response. This was 2005 when homophobia was rife. This film caused a huge stir around the world. I remember it well. The question he asked was exactly the sort of thing which many people were saying. e.g. ""I'm not going to see a movie about gay cowboys.. That's disgusting!"
@@riccali3519 Terrible read. I bet you suck at poker
@@merhnab3141 yes ... it’s a very frustrating ... I get that too dealing with the constant homophobia ... it continues to perpetuate ... there is no “end date”. Meanwhile, it’s important to remember this is a snippet of a bigger video from that same press conference ... so going by this alone doesn’t offer enough context.
@@merhnab3141 you got baited by poor editing my guy
What a beautiful human being we have lost. The world is a poorer place without Heath ledger.
This man was with the LGBT community before it was cool to be accepting of others.
facts!! the majority of politicians, both republican and democrat were still opposing gay marriage in the States in 2005.
It has been always "cool"
Wtf
@@lukedguy1253 do you really think that people cant change their way of thinking in fucking 15 years?
@@miaalmeida4787 No, we think that politicians don't care for changing their views and change them with what gets them supporters. Y'know, like Biden supporting segregation then turning around and saying he supports the black community.
When he went into jacks childhood room, that was heart breaking. When he found the shirt and took it with him, and Jacks mom nods her head that it's ok, really sad. Heath and Jake did an excellent job.
GAGAGAGAGA I just disliked my own face because I am unpretty. HOWEVER: I always like my GOOD videos however. No dislikes allowed where I come from. Don't be mean, dear pat
@@AxxLAfriku meth is a helluva drug
That was so beautiful and heartbreaking ❤️
Yeah , I cried..
@@AxxLAfriku hey buddy, just move in from stupid town?
It's unbelievable that Heath Ledger must defend the movie. People are obsessed with other people's sex lives.
indeed,but you can thank bigotry for that;religion predominantly.I personally find peoples sexuality boring;i mean who even cares? i don't assume anyone would be interested that i'm heterosexual y'know? it's silly really :D as long as it's happen ing between consenting adults it's cool.
I loved Heath's response. However, being "gay" has been shoved down society's throats lately. Nobody cares who you're sleeping with. You're gay...we get it.
@@anjpoteat nobody cares? Really? Many gays are being killed because they are gay. So STFU
@Kiki Dee When it stops being a problem politically and culturally, then the "obsessing" will be over...
That is the real question. Why are they concerned by what 2 adults do together?
So much worrying about sex and the sex lives of others. Be happy, be kind , and mind your own business.❤
Heath is completely right !! That is NOT disgusting... that's pure and human two handsome guys kissing.... Disgusting is killing someone , that is disgusting....stupid man
jacktwist You can't blame the elderly gentleman for having conventional views.
rocklet92 yes you can
You can't blame an idiot for being an idiot.
The English Tongue true. ignorance is best treated by education of the subject..
jacktwist I mean back in the days when Jesus "existed" as some like to believe. They used to do a bunch of gay stuff. Would not surprise me if Jesus was a banana crammer.. it's cool nothing wrong with that
He sure was more wise than his years. Too bad he’s gone.
Agreed. Great actor and seemed like a really good person as well
Indeed
He really was. As a gay man I’ve got a whole new found respect for him. I always respected him as an actor but now as a human aswell what a gem. May he rest in peace.
We haven't seen the last of him. He'll be baaack.
Especially for his daughter
Heath pointed out the homophobia of these grandfathers as that what it is: boring and olden. "We don't want to know". Right.
Sir Larselot the reporter wasn’t homophobic lol he was asking a question based on what other people have stated about the movie.
@TheRenaissanceman65 , i really did but i just noticed my negligence after your intervention. I didn't realized that i didn't wrote the letter "s" after grandfather for the plural. I wanted to give my opinion about these ancient thoughts about homosexuality the reporter was asking for, that's from the times of our grandfathers. So i was misleading and you thought i meant the reporter. Thanks for pointing this out, i have corrected my writing failure. Shit happens.
@TheRenaissanceman65 no!!##
Do u know the name of the movie?
His comments sealed his fate. The larger your platform and increasing world influence (Dark Knight) and you position yourself against God, the Bible and nature, you will lose every time.
Anyone randomly getting this recommended 11 years later?
This is the best way you can put homosexuality into the forefront, "why do we have to discuss the disgust of people LOVING one another? shouldn't we discuss HATE and VIOLENCE towards one another?". Heath is the epitome of class, respect and humanity, I love and respect him like no other. 🙏💖
I thought it was a beautiful movie.
@@cc3184 I loved it too, though I watched it very recently, it was plainly beautiful!
Well then, what about digust towards incestous relationships? People can't say It's disgusting because It's "love"?
S t a r F a l l are you seriously comparing homosexuality to incest? If you’re going to be defending incest you should maybe reconsider certain life choices?
@@velovelo196 why the hell not, by his and your logic? "who do two ppl loving one another worry you?", etc etc. Incest is in that category too. Why are you prejudiced to siblings or first cousins being with each other then? Oh your moral/political views don't allow that?
Now see this is a man who is 100% content with his sexuality. He knows who he is so there is zero need to tear someone down about who they choose to love. After all we all know what homophobia really says about a person. (In case anyone's confused it means they are not comfortable with their own sexuality).
John Palermo true but it’s degrading after a while ..
Well said!
@Arfur Daley "Unusual behavior to explain to children" that is fucking BULLSHIT and you know it! 😂 you're an ignorant hateful person PERIOD. My sister has a girlfriend and they both are amazing human beings, who should be able to hold hands walking down the street just like a boy and girl does. SPARE THE COMMENT SECTION YOUR BULLSHIT LIES PLEASE! 😂😂..I think the world SHOULD BE more concerned with explaining monster hate behavior that human beings display to one another and not something as incredible/inspiring as THE LOVE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE. You're bent.
@@johnpalermo2422 You are absolutely right John!
@Arfur Daley You sir are an asshole.
Wish this man was still around. RIP Heath, you were one of a kind.
We lost a great actor.
@@WhiteRose-CODM lol 😐
@@WhiteRose-CODM he died pretty much due to the role of the Joker in the Dark Knight
@@tbrown0086 really. Homophobe much?
@@tbrown0086 not cool man
I showed Brokeback Mountain to a woman in her 60s, who was culturally quite homophobic. She watched it and in the end quite moved by the story, and feltt compassion and sorrow for Ledger's character. That is the power of art and movies, the ultimate empathy machine.
My feelings exactly.
Tv is a propaganda toll
Exactly more like ultimate liar machine for the ultimate liar the devil hahaha I don't hate homosexuals either but the tv is definitely not a tool for good it is a distraction that we all love
I couldn’t understand what the hell he was saying, his accent was so poor, there wasn’t enough of Anne Hathaway’s tits, and the whole movie was wasting its time. Gus Van Sant could’ve made a shorter movie and got the point across.
Stop calling me homophobic until you’re willing to admit you’re heterophobic.
RUclips will probably delete this.
@@littlekingtrashmouth9219 "RUclips will probably delete this." u wish lmao
He really hit em with the “you can be homophobic in private just don’t flaunt your lifestyle in my face”
@Wisty Boy he's hardly being a hypocrite lol. He is literally counter attacking those closet gays that don't want it "shoved down their throats" -. Funny they should choose such wording isn't it.
@Evyatar Hadar according to the numbers? That's around 73% the case. So yes, quite the logic indeed.
@Heiliger Katholik there is a huge difference between "not liking" homosexuality, and being homophobic.
Homosexuals have no desire to create other homosexuals. Homophobes have a desire to create other homophobes. And they do that with homosexuals.
People who are not homosexual and aren't against it, just can't be bothered and will never become homophobes.
73% of homophobes (people who actively use their power to deny homosexuals their rights and freedoms) are estimated to have homosexual tendencies, and even come out later in life.
A certain head of a "conversion therapy church" in the US, was a perfect example of this a few years ago.
@Heiliger Katholik again. That does not mean all Saudi Arabians are homophobes.
@Heiliger Katholik having spent some time there, I really, really have to disagree.
It's just what the people up top want you to see. That's how oppression works. Unfortunately.
Also i am truly impressed with his intelligence-how he mentioned in comparison :: “...should people not discuss hate amongst people rather than love...” i know i did not quote that perfectly nevertheless point is still valid. He was a smart man
Absolutely agree, that comment should be repeated and acted upon. 👍🏻
He was diverting the question with a question.
@@samanthapeters8314 that is true (diplomatic/debate tactic) though it does make you think about that-logically speaking, if you discuss love with criticism then you have to discuss hate with as much criticism.
@@samanthapeters8314 he provided a thorough 2 minute long speech about his mindset on this topic lmao there was no diversion, this one line raised a very rhetorical question that actually supported his reasoning and was a thought-provoking message to add
@David McFrost ahh, another paranoid snowflake looking for any chance to start an argument over his bad opinions lmao
I was so against homosexuality when I was younger but as I’ve gotten older I’ve begun to realize who cares? Do what u want. What two people choose to do with their lives is none of my concern. Life’s too short to be worried or angry about what another person is doing.
I have so much respect for him as a person. The fact that he, a straight male, in 2005 when there was very little representation, stood up for gay rights and understands the core of the argument. He was such a genuine soul and should be an example for people in this world. I hope straight men, even 20 years later, can take something from him. RIP Heath.
❤💯
SODOMY'S SUPPORTERS
2005 little what dork? America is lost since 1950's
I'm straight and gay people are equal and always will be in their importance and right to have love and relationships
@@bricktopian Love is love is bullshit. Taking a dick by your anus is abnormal.
Serious respect to this guy for this
Etr0 👍
You mean Heath or the man who asked the question?
yo ruby, you're trash.
I know..if men want to fuck each others smelly shitholes,,we should support that
ABSOLUTELY !
He appears to be so warm and soft and gentle and thoughtful, crazy to think about him playing this version of the joker. Truly a gem of a person, in every way
He was stunning..have you seen the film "10 things I hate about you". It's STUNNING young heath but still so beautiful ♥️
@@emmamillar8391 no i don't, thanks i will
In a way, I somewhat dislike that this topic is always answered by emphasising the love aspect, as an appeal to the kinder side of those asking the question. I'm far more confrontational about responding to it.... yes, people like to fuck others of the same sex. Don't like it? Tough shit. That's not meaning that I think homosexuality is solely about sex, but as a bi guy I take the stance that people can feel whatever they like about it, but in the end, it's just none of their fucking business what consenting adults do when they're having sex together.
He’s a beautiful person. This makes him more beautiful.
Beautiful only on the outside
I guess you’re only able to recognize external beauty, for sure because he’s handsome. But you’re lacking when it comes to judging of character. Anybody that defends basic human rights and acts humanely is a beautiful person. Just in case you need to be taught the basics, there you go.
it's cold outside. that makes it cold.
@@wijny4222 The tiny difference between "this" and "that"
You mean was.
Words can't explain how I adored this man. He truly was a marvellous human being. I want there to be a heaven so I can meet this man's soul there when I pass. Bless him.
Hannah Grey me too
Hannah Grey me TO
ListeToBigFace Thank you for making me laugh today. It is Monday morning, I have just got up, I have a hangover and I am off work because some fat clumsy oaf bumped into me as I was cutting some wood at work last week and nearly cut the end of my finger off so I am pretty pissed off. Your comment actually made me laugh out load. I hate it when people type "lol", one of my pet hates but yours is the only comment on RUclips what has ever made me laugh like that. Well done.
Agreed in the words he put forth, so you'll agree there is largely an ideology that violently opposes homosexuals in the most terrible of ways yes?
Hannah Grey how the fuck do you know??? You think you fuckin knew the guy??? Because you watched his movies?? Because you watched a few interviews???? You live in a dream world if you answered yes to any of these.
I am filled with an enormous, unspeakable sadness whenever I think of Heath Ledger and the long and brilliant career that lay ahead of him.
@79LX25 pero porque
@@JuanLopez-co2exhe died
Unfortunately not that long though as he was in the Hollywood studio system. Maybe another 20 years. Hollywood doesn’t treat their elder statesmen with much dignity, it’s very ageist, the sophistication drops away and they’re forced into self parody type roles. Completely different from European film.
@@rhettpeter83thats a bit extra
I as well. I could see his level of acting making him one of the most admired and accomplished people in the movie industry. I was looking forward to what he was going to do. But I mostly miss that he was a good man.
The boldness it took to say this in 2005. He knew it risked his career to even star in the film much less defend gay people at a time where homosexuals might as well been radioactive. He’ll forever be loved and respected by our community ❤
He said it right: shouldn’t be be voicing our opinions on hate and not love? Who someone sleeps with is no ones business because we know you’re unhappy in your own relationship or just trying to make it to the next day.
If it's nobody's business, then why are they making movies about it? Why is homosexuality being shoved down society's throat constantly? Just keep your sexual behavior to yourself. Nobody cares. Yet homosexuals feel the need to impose their alternative lifestyles on everyone else. THAT is the bore.
@@RedRover-mx7sd that just doesn’t happen tho... everyone is conditioned to think straight is “normal” and homosexuality is “wrong”, if you’re so bothered then turn away, being a homophobic, generalising prick is nothing to be proud ab lad
@@RedRover-mx7sd no❤️
@@RedRover-mx7sd If you feel like a romance movie about two men is "shoving it down youre throat" than whats youre stance on heterosexual romance movies it should be the same right?
"Why is homosexuality being shoved down society's throat constantly?" Umm it isn't. The LGBT community is simply trying to portray love stories. If I see a movie and the couple is heterosexual I don't feel like heterosexuality being shoved down my throat. Stop being scared you can't catch "being gay". If you don't like homosexuality then don't watch the movie.
Pretty simple solution.
Brokeback Mountain was one of the most beautiful, heart wrenching movies I have ever seen.
@Brazilian Goddess It’s more of a romantic drama, I would say. As a person who doesn’t typically like romance movies, or westerns, I still really liked the movie.
@Brazilian Goddess I rewatched it yesterday, the second time after it came out in 2005, it's a good movie that marked me!!
@Brazilian Goddess ah you're missing out on good cinema avoiding romance like that, often romance is just a part of it, like in The Count of Monte Cristo, a revenge film but the romantic scenes are so sweet and well done.
@Brazilian Goddess Aw awesome no worries , it's a great watch :) (if you want to really get into it watch the 1934 version as well as the 2002), the adventure and romance go hand in hand, try to avoid thinking that you're putting up with one for the other. Genres are like stereotypes, they're not all the same! Gotta have an open mind! Thought saying that I tried to get into some proper old westerns but definitely found martial arts more enjoyable:))
@Brazilian Goddess - Yours is an interesting reply; it made me laugh. And I'm gay. Thank you!
As a heterosexual man, it opened my eyes to the horror of living a lie about who you are genetically predisposed to love. I had a closeted friend who was arrested at a porno shop for soliciting. He committed suicide. It was such a waste of a nice, smart talented human. Hats off to all involved for telling a rarely told story with such honesty and depth
It's a choice.
@@tren380 If it is a choice, can you envision yourself suddenly deciding that you would have intimate sex with other guys and, as a result, be an outcast and reviled by family, friends & most people you don't even know. Why would anyone voluntarily make that choice? They wouldn't.
@@tren380 It's your choice to be vile.
@@tren380 It was also your mother's choice to abort you and she refused, unfortunately.
Im so sad to hear that your dear friend had to end his life. It breaks my heart to hear of another senseless death.
Heaths father was on a documentary about Heath. In one part he spoke about how Heath was in their driveway, moving a brand new car and ran it into a tree. Heath jumped out with no concern for the car to check on the tree. His father found that very touching. Heath knew the car could be repaired, but the beautiful old tree could die. ❤
That also touches the heart of someone like me. He loved this earth, and he respected it!🎉🎉🎉
I didn't think I could love him any more than I do and I'm not even gay. That was a wise man speaking, listen up people.
@Uka The Dark Side of Avalon?
now kith you two!
Jesus ruclips.net/video/UsY45loiqLI/видео.html
@@plottwist6584 Mythical sky god says what?
I wish I had seen the movie to determine if anyone really had a good reason for calling it “disgusting”
What a refreshingly ‘unHollywood’ response, the guy just sounds so downright decent and chilled about the question. A great loss, gone far too soon.
Hollywood has always been liberal. Further, casting is all about who you know. Being politically savvy, diplomatic, and liberal is kind of the status quo for the industry. It’d be more un-Hollywood if he said “screw your opinion and this libtard movie I’m paid to promote/justify/defend”.
Anyway. Not trying to cheapen what he said, it was well spoken, but I wouldn’t exactly call it unbiased or un-Hollywood. It’s not like he said Taiwan was a country or anything
There’s literally nothing more Hollywood than coming out and voicing some liberal opinion on sexuality lol
@@jacknelson5094 and challenging a reporter like this? Surprisingly rare.
Unhollywood?
He was a true blue Aussie :) can't be tainted by Hollywood
0:38 “At least voice your opinions on how two people should hate in violence and anger toward each other. Isn’t that more important?” // Still valid today.
See you every 🤭🤭🤭
@@coltonkleins We have similar taste in videos! 🤩
Right smh, such a profound way to describe his displeasure with the comment RIP
Timeless
What did he mean by that?
Well said. I specifically where he said we should be more worried about people hating each other rather than people loving each other. So true. The reality is that we put way too much focus on Gay/lesbian, gender, etc. We should all just love each other. We are individuals but we are all the human race, regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, colour of skin or nationality. We need to stand together, always.
I remember when me and my friends decided to watch this movie for a laugh at my friends house about 15 years ago now. It only got to about 30 minutes into the movie where i stopped joking around with my mates and actually got intensely watching the movie. After watching it i felt like a whole new person. I cant believe that i was such a prick when i was younger and all the people who have suffered from my horrendous homophobia i send my blessings to.
About a week later i got new friends who where amazing and im still in contact with to this day but in my then new friend group i met a guy named adam. Adam also used to be pretty homophobic until he matured as he grew older but he was the one who actually made me realise i was bisexual. We have been in a relationship now for what feels like forever. We moved in with each other about 2 years ago now and were planning to get married! Honestly if it wasnt for this movie i would probably be in a horrible state right now and i cant even begin to imagine what further damage i could of coursed for the others around me. Sorry if this comment doesnt really make sense as im really bad with my words and i cant express how grateful i am for this movie and what an impact it had on my life.🙏
Edit: its only been a month since i wrote this comment but it was 2 days ago now where me and Adam went to Disney world where he proposed to me! Were going to plan out the wedding when we get back but we are chilling in Paris currently. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. xx
Good for you , so glad you found the one 😍
That is absolutely beautiful I’m so happy you found happiness and love and all that good stuff
That's actually a really beautiful report! 👏 😍
Fantastic. Sometimes you have to stick around. I have friends like Adam. ;)
As a gay man I really love and respect when a Straight guy sticks up for the gay community and says it how it is. Heath says it perfectly here, what an amazing human being he was. If you’re comfortable with your sexuality as a straight person there really is nothing to fear about homosexuality. It’s no different than any other relationship after all. Just a much more difficult life for most up until just recently.
No different than any other relationship??? Are you allowed to take cellphones and access social media in a hospital for the Mentally disturbed??????????
I raised my son to understand love and (as he got older) sex is an individual choice. Some people prefer the opposite sex, some people prefer same sex, some people prefer both. Consenting adults and all the safety issues. He's straight, and and ally to the gay, or LGBT community. I couldn't be more proud to hear him as an adult, talking about his views on sexuality.
@@tannerspangler2615 Apparently, since you're here making stupid comments.
I hate straight men tbh
Lol
Though he is one of my all-time favorite actors, I never knew that he'd had an accent. Rest in peace, Heath Ledger.
"Heroes always get remembered, but you know legends never die."
He doesn't have an accent. You do! :p
Gringo Show lol fair
He's an Aussie and everyone has an accent
ShaneothefuckinLegend I'm well aware of both of those. I'd meant an accent that wasn't an "American" one, which is what I'm aware that I have. Typically, in my experience, when someone talks about another person having an accent, they mean an accent different from theirs.
troubled thoughts oh ok it's just alot of Americans seem to think they don't have an accent
Just imagine what a contribution Heath could’ve made to the world if he had lived.
Heath Ledger was awesome and is very much missed!!!
Jim Haley not by all
I know..if men want to fuck each others smelly shitholes,,we should support that
studmalexy It's none of your business, basically.
I know,...im saying we should support men who do it
women do what?
He puts a smile on my face.
Hahaha, I see what you did there. 🤡🗡
“Fun isn’t something that one considers the balance of the universe....
But this does put a smile on my face....”
@@weliveinasociety1154 For you.
Lets put a smile on that face of yours
Few stars' death affected me the way Heath's did. He was a spark extinguished way too soon. He will be forever missed.
I love your profile pic😄
People act like it's cliche to say homophobes are secretly gay, but I can't think of any other logical reason they're constantly thinking about it.
I don't like onions. My solution to this is not to try to ban onions. I don't try rationalize why other people shouldn't eat them. I just don't eat them. It's very simple.
It's usually true, that's why it became cliche. Where there's smoke, there's fire.
The weirdest thing about the controversy surrounding this film is how for some reason the Disney animated movie Home on the Range, a movie about three talking cows, _also received backlash from the exact same people, for the exact same reason,_ despite the movie having no depictions of a same sex relationship; they picketed the release of that movie with signs like "h0mo on the range" and asked for it to be banned, claimed that disney was trying to turn kids gay with this movie that most kids weren't even interested in to begin with, it's just ludicrous.
He sums everything up so well in under two minutes, especially the two points "we're just showing that the love between two men is as real as the love between a heterosexual couple" and "if you really don't like it; just don't watch it".
I really miss heath ledger.
Honestly, if I'd seen that movie advertised by those protestors as "homo on the range" I'd have been much more inclined to watch it lmao
Shame the movie sucked though
@@Howardax The movie didn't suck... I loved it as a kid
I watched that movie so much as a kid and I had no idea it had any backlash lmao and I didn’t catch on to any “gay agenda” if there was one 😂
I agree. Your name is great though lol..!
Hey guys, thanks for watching this vid and keeping the memory of Heath Alive with almost 200k views. No matter what your views are on this subject, nobody can deny that he was an amazing actor and an Outstanding Human being with a heart of gold. RIP Mr Ledger
Anywhere to watch the whole interview?
Jacob Nordström yeah mate, took me a while to find it ruclips.net/video/wq7iXC4855c/видео.html 😎
thanks man, appreciate it!!!
Jordan Roche his so right and it is to to to bad THAT his gone
Jordan Roche The way you cut the video it seems as if the reporter is the homophobe who finds it disgusting. Bit of an unfortunate cut there mate.
Thank you, Heath Ledger. Thank you for everything and thank you for this. Now I admire you even more. I hope you're well, wherever you are. Rest in peace.
Anne Holson when people say RIP do you really think that he's reading that? Like what's the point in saying that?
+naphshi To pay respect.... Something that no one will direct towards you
Randy Orton if I'm dead I could care less if people would pay respect for me or not... nice try but u can't hurt me we're over the Internet ... stop being feckless ... and since I know you don't know what that means read a book and look it up for a change but let's get back to the point...if the person is dead how is that paying them respect? Are you respecting an invisible person who's not even reading what you're writing? You're obviously stupider than I thought
Leon K. If saying RIP is for the living why are these idiots saying their names and pretending like they're still alive when they're not? The fact that they're saying it for other people is also stupidity and egotistical...they're saying it to win approval ratings from other people ? Wow you people are so low class
naphshi
So you are upper class or what😂
Something like that, only a prig would imply..
And all that because of 3 letters,
man you're something else.
But sure if thats your opinion then that's your opinion
But maybe theres even more behind your aggression.
That's why it seems so pointless to me, because i dont know you.
I don't know your backstory and i dont need to, its just RUclips.
But dont wonder if no ones understands someones sudden aggression about something like that.
I mean, you stated your point several times, but its not really relatable, EVEN if you have your point..
He was such a real man! Real men don't spend most of their life thinking about what other men do in the bedroom.
If I see a guy kissing a guy on the street, I would walk away just as I would walk away from seeing a guy kissing a girl on the street. It's just affection. It doesn't affect me. It doesn't cause me harm. It's just love. Maybe because I was raised in a Buddhist family or maybe I was taught to not hate people for being different, but I see nothing wrong with people being gay. And I'm going to teach my kids that. They're going to teach their kids that. We are the most progressive generation ever and if we try hard enough, the next generations may be able to escape the prejudices that our generation has endured. It's not all about our generation. It's about what we can do to better the generations that will come after us.
this is such an underrated comment that deserves more attention, preach!!
I am sure you wouldn't mind someone shagging a sheep either because you would take it that the man is showing affection to the animal. Or perhaps you wouldn't mind an adult girl shagging a 12 year old boy because after all she might be showing her affection to him. Where do you draw a line for showing such affection?
@@rfsalad4118 The word you're looking for is consent.
@@rfsalad4118 being gay doesn't always mean gay sex.
@@rfsalad4118 The 'slippery slope' logical fallacy is a cheap argument. At the least you could be a homophobe with no excuses, instead of being cowardly and hiding behind that tired argument.
"Only the good die young". RIP Heath Ledger. Great Actor and a Great Person.
You knew him personally?
@@PeterSellers22 no. he’s saying he was a great person
What was he like?
@@samgrolnic3676
Based on what?
So at what age do we become bad?
im still sad that he died too soon, we need more people like hime in this world!!! he is so wise
Gay people need vocal straight allies to help pave the way for eliminating homophobia
Everyone saying how good of a man Heath was for believing this. Imo that’s the biggest shame. That we have to praise someone for having these beliefs when in reality they should just be the norm…
That was exactly Heath's argument.
We know homosexuality dates back... Funny to me is that straight People conceive homosexuals.
I couldn't give a less fuck about non violent adult with adult activity, but I do give a great fuck about this movie, cause it's a Masterpiece.
Throughout history nothing remains the “norm” there’s always two sides to every opinion there can’t be love without hate & that’s why Heath is respected for voicing same sex love when he didn’t have to but chose to
I don't know where you've been for the last 15 years, but it has been the norm for roughly that long, and people are still saying that now.
I think it’s how eloquently he said it.
Homosexuality is not the norm
As a bisexual girl with a major crush on Heath Ledger, I was so nervous to watch this video and then like 10 seconds in I was like “oh thank god he’s not homophobic and I can still have a crush on him”
Edit: I haven’t seen the movie because my parents are extremely homophobic and so I didn’t even know what it was about until recently
did u not see BB Mountain?
@@stumack9755 no, parents are homophobic lol
Being homophobic is just the same as being a racist..hatred for no reason!
He wouldnt be in the movie if he’s homophobic no?
@@ninochandra8490 true, but I’ve never seen the movie, hadn’t heard about it until after I saw this video
I will never understand why people feel the need to hate on other people simply living their lives and being happy in a loving relationship.
Because of religion.
Religion is toxic.
@@fransthefox9682 I don't think religion is toxic but people using religion as an excuse to hurt others is toxic
@@fransthefox9682 not all people who have religion hate gay people there's a few lesbian RUclips couples that are Christians and they go to church with 0 issues apparently
@@corpselizzy I never said every religious person is toxic.
I have a couple of Christian friends and they accept gay people too.
@Red 91 how does you hating murders kidnappers and peadophiles have anything to do with my comment
What goes on in the bedroom is NO ONE' s business but the 2 in the room. PERIOD!
My husband and I cried when we saw this film. It was an emotional experience. Our 31st anniversary is in a few days. The time flew in a blink of an eye.
Congratulations gentlemen!
I was gonna say... sounds like he's gay. Then I saw your name and was mindblown.
Happy for you. Congrats on your 31st anniversary. I loved the movie too, and it helped me open my eyes more to understanding more things about life & love.
@@andressoto739 lol i’m dead
@@andressoto739 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember Jake Gyllenhaal talking about when they were asked to put a skit of Brokeback for the opening of an awards show (Oscars? I forget which). They were asked to come out of a tent making a funny face and kiss or something like that. Jake said he didn't think much of it at the time and didn't mind. But Heath refused saying that the film wasn't something to make a joke out of and that it was real for him. I've never personally felt oppression from being pansexual but I also often feel I'm not free to be my sexuality in a very catholic centric country so when he said that, I ended up bawling. It was just amazing what this man said and it made me realize that part of the unvoiced pain in a conservative country is how LGBTQ are only accepted when it makes people laugh.
Sorry to come off douchey, but what the hell is pansexual?
@@ooferrell you sounded douchey when you said “what the hell is pan sexual”. You can just say “sorry I’m not familiar with the term pansexual, what does it mean?”
@CheesyDip why get a google search when i can ask the source?
@@Holdthetomatoesplz I wasn't asking if i sounded douchey i was apologizing in advance for knowing it was a douchey question.
@@ooferrell pansexual means you don't have any gender bias/preference when it comes to relationships/sexual partners. Though to be accurate, I don't feel like I'm pansexual all the time so sometimes I just say I'm gender fluid.
“Get over the fact that it’s two men that’s the point” he was a wonderful man 🤍 Rest In Peace xxx
this got recommended to me somehow, maybe because i'm both a heath ledger fan and queer person. i paused my studying and music and watched in the moment i laid eyes on it. i was a bit anxious, but i ended up crying while watching it and reading some of the comments. this was so many years ago, and he spoke better than most people do nowadays about homosexuality. this man is truly a legend, and will live forever in our hearts. we lost him way too soon, yet that always seems to be the case with amazing people like him...
People will say this wasn't that long ago, but Australia legalised gay marriage in like 2017 or 2018. He was an Australian man who in his late 20's at the time, people don't realise how progressive that was for an Aussie man back then. Ledger was a champion of his time, we miss you champ
he wasnt progressive, there's plenty of straight people that support gay relationships. just because a law was passed recently doesnt mean the whole country was against homosexuality.
@@yoyoz333 One could argue yes Heath was progressive in comparison to the rest of Australia. It wasn't that long ago that Homesexuality was illegal and a crime in Australia and men were imprisoned in jail and abused by the law for who they loved or dated.
This is the man we lost? Why? Literally anyone me or you reading this, Rest In Peace
Heath Ledger we will continue to love you for the amazing person you where
@tinwoods yeah
This is why people will remember Heath, for what a wonderful person he was, as well as a wonderful actor.
The Bible says faith in Jesus Christ and repentance are the ONLY way into the Kingdom of Heaven. John 14:6
Make sure you get you Judgement-Ready by repenting and accepting Jesus Christ.
Acts 2:38-39
No@@DontGoToHell
@@DontGoToHell NO NO NO. Go away with your Christian shite. How can you sit around and carry on about gods good work when the church is guilty of so much child abuse. Explain your way out of that one. I know you’ll try but go ahead anyway.
@@DontGoToHellthe Bible also says you can own slaves from the nations around you
@@davidfrey08the bible says a bunch of things are sins....
Eating shellfish, wearing mixed fabrics, being a woman.. you know the usual stuff
The fact he was a straight male and not afraid to stand of for gay males in a time "gay" was extremely frowned upon says a lot about his character. He was a man before his time. I also am straight but cant see why certain people need force their views upon others about what is right or wrong or who they can or cant love. Two gay men loving each other has absolutely no affect on my life. Do your thing.
Can't believe such an amazing person is gone 😳
Cameron4004 agree..why is this so heartbreaking
I'm still here😀 .............oh you mean heath. yes he was a good guy
Brokeback Mountain was one of the most heartbreaking films I've ever watched. Heath's character expressed so much sorrow and pain without saying any words. It reminded me of growing up in a dysfunctional family where my parents never expressed their pain. My Dad drank 8-12 beers 5 nights a week while my Mom overate. When they did express anger, they did in a very passive aggressive way...which only created more intense pain and dysfunction. The way the director expressed that generation was very real to me.
I have seen the film 2 or 3 times and bawled my eyes out uncontrollably each time. I can't watch it again. It's because my gay brother committed suicide in 1998 (when coming out was more daunting than now. We, his family didn't know he was gay till after his death). The circumstances weren't exactly the same as in the film, but the emotions were. Jake Gyllanhall's character took Heath Ledger's shirt and kept it for years, then found it in the wardrobe after the tragedy. After ours unfolded, my brother's partner looked through the wardrobe and wept when he found my brother's best shirt. It was all just too close to home to bear.
@@marcmarparran7753 I really sorry for all the pain you and your family endured. I have two young kids and I am trying to do whatever I can to be an accepting and loving father. I sincerely wish for them to be able to express themselves without looking over their shoulder to see if its "OK". Yes, that scene where Jake Gyllenhaal holds and smells Heath's shirt knowing he cant express his deep sadness and pain is almost too much. Thank you for sharing:)
@@marcmarparran7753 i'm sorry to hear that your brother took his own life i wish you had known he was gay too. i doubt you would have cared but only wish him the best
@@rolandofgilead43 Your kind words are much appreciated. Now I have a gay nephew who suffered terribly before finding a wonderful partner (now husband) and coming out. His life is good. The best we can do is salvage something good from the tragedy of the past. All the best to you.👍🏻
lol Brokeback from a d!@# in the ass
Heath seemed so shy, it's adorable. He's my favourite actor, I love him. May he rest in peace.
Here I am 11 years later getting this randomly recommended.
When Brokeback Mountain came out I went to the movies to see it and there were religious protesters outside handing out leaflets saying that homosexuality was a sin. It was only just out and there were only around 10 of us seeing it. When I got out the religious people were still trying to stop people seeing the movie.
People put on Facebook how "unnatural" and "wrong" the movie was, people around me still said being gay was gross and disgusting, my own friend hadn't come out because it wasn't as accepted back then.
This movie wasn't out that long ago, but times were certainly different back then.
Heath and Jake weren't only brave to star in it, but they were brave to speak up for it after.
I remember telling people at college that I'd seen if and people were saying "is it true it actually shows a guy riding a guys ass? It should be banned"
We shouldn't forget how different things were and the risk Jake and Heath took. I'll always miss Heath Ledger. I was a fan from being a kid. I still haven't seen him as the Joker yet because I think it would be too sad to know he played the role of a lifetime and then didn't have chance to see the praise.
Maybe he WANTS you to watch his performance, I think