Jake Gyllenhaal And Jeff Bauman Talk About Inspiring New Film ‘Stronger’ | TODAY

The inspiring story of Jeff Bauman, who refused to be daunted by the loss of his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, is told in the new film “Stronger.” Bauman is joined on TODAY by the actor who portrays him, Jake Gyllenhaal, who says he discovered the “incredible sense of humor” that helped Bauman recover.
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Jake Gyllenhaal And Jeff Bauman Talk About Inspiring New Film ‘Stronger’ | TODAY

[@jibu5105]

OMG Jeff sits there and presents himself like nothing happened. A total inspiration.

[@dhoffman4994]

Ji Bu That's because, on that day, NOTHING HAPPENED!

[@samcostello3644]

Jeff was an amputee way before Boston..you need to do some research

[@understructurerepair7132]

Sam Costello I have studied Boston until I was physically sick. It was fake. Do you have proof of Baumanns legs being gone previously? I know they were . I just wondered if u had a source to share. Thanks

[@doubler7hawkgt388]

Sam Costello the p o s traitor needs to thank the tax payers who supported his traitor roll in the false flag. Hey Jeff half America knows you as a traitor

[@doubler7hawkgt388]

UnderStructureRepair try watching the sunglasses hoody dude strapping on baumans stumps when they were setting up. Next to the black woman with perfectly white shirt until they took her out before the legless other traitor jeff

[@Midwesterngrown]

Hero. And a great actor to take that role seriously.

[@understructurerepair7132]

There's a video online of Jeff Baumann without legs years before the marathon. It took almost 10 minutes to get the fake legs on him and into the tent. He would have went into shock, then lost consciousness, then bled to death almost 3 times. Instead, he is sitting straight up in wheelchair, totally aware and even talking. Are you really that naive ? WATCH THE BOSTON UNBOMBING !!!

[@samcostello3644]

Are you talking about Bauman, the crisis actor?

[@LittleSkyful]

Sam Costello You know they're videos of the bombing online, right?

[@LittleSkyful]

UnderStructureRepair I don't understand anything you're saying. Were you high ?!

[@NTNscrub]

Sam Costello nice b8 m8 I r8 8/8, want cake? Pls no h8.

[@falsemacabre251]

Jake looked like a whole different person.

[@intercessorministries3207]

False Macabre contacts

[@LittleSkyful]

False Macabre in every movie he looks different xD. He can play every caracter.

[@officialdriverstudios8868]

Let’s not mention Nick Vogt.. I mean Jeff Bauman

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... As far as Jeff goes he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@fistbumpstudioz4548]

@@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 what…

[@Topsecretmakeup]

Jake is one of the most talented actors out there. Every single film he plays in is an absolute masterpiece because of his acting.

[@sanakasraoui4280]

GIVE HIM AN OSCAR !!!!!!

[@samcostello3644]

Give who an Oscar? Jeff Bauman? His crisis acting was terrible actually

[@eliseangell7763]

@@samcostello3644 no Jake Gyllenhaal

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

You don’t get an Oscar for playing a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@yelu6]

He's getting an Oscar right?

[@TheMarv1996]

Yelu C oh yes! I hope so!

[@PanjshirAfg]

Only from the trailer view it is the best performance i have ever watched... he fully deserves an Oscar

[@alexf4828]

I really hope so

[@QuinnF97]

I've officially decided never to watch the Academy Awards again if he doesn't at least get a nomination.

[@ronhoward9292]

Idk...Daniel Day Lewis and Joaquin Phoenix have films this year.

[@jenniferoquendo3]

I've been waiting YEARS FOR HIM TO GET AN OSCAR !!!! He deserves one

[@samcostello3644]

Give who an Oscar? Jeff Bauman? His crisis acting was terrible actually

[@byeah_2846]

Sam Costello stfu

[@eliseangell7763]

@@samcostello3644 like I said jake Gyllenhaal... stupid.... Jeff didnt accualy act in the movie

[@yomomsahoe5797]

@@eliseangell7763 some people are a lil slow… 💀

[@omertahircelik]

I felt desperate and emotinal watching the film. I like Jake's acting I must say. I have a problem with my pelvic and I can do very limited stuff a day in my life. So I thank God that I have legs. One day I will heal hopefully.

[@jaytownhd3534]

I’m thankful to have all my limbs in the right place and not feel any pain.

[@pengwan50]

I'm sure you will, healing thoughts to you.

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@jarenong]

YES YOU WILL!

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

@@jarenong show me the link!?! And please not the one with him holding a cardboard sign at his waist covering his lower half! Even in that one suspect photo, he’s “standing” awkwardly 🤨

[@itsjustyana6323]

Give him an Oscar already

[@samcostello3644]

Give who an Oscar? Jeff Bauman? His crisis acting was terrible actually

[@eliseangell7763]

@@samcostello3644 omg really it's that important for you to say something stupid over and over again

[@yasha12isreal]

From Donnie Darko to Jeff Bauman? 😏 my man Jake

[@OldIrishFan1966]

This movie id just so very inspirational. It really took me on a journey, especially having Jake Gyllenhall in the role of Jeff. Jake is arguably the top actor on todays screen. He's one of the actor's that makes you want to see the film to watch another stellar performance. Like Phillip Seymore Hoffman. I could deeply feel Jeff's struggles through Jakes execution of that part. Jeff's early cynicism and pain and anger through to the later part of the film when you begin to see Jeff willingly and caringly embrace his place as a hero.

[@valmacclinchy]

Jake is so incredibly versatile, and he's so authentic in each role, whether in movies or on stage. Top tier actor.

[@Emmet-mc9um]

Two great guys

[@CamilleNadia]

I can't believe he wasn't even nominated for an Oscar.

[@farismag]

Give him an Oscar already for God's sake.

[@joewhitehead3]

Almag, Faris It’ll happen

[@owengraziano7288]

Jeff makes me proud to be from Boston

[@iinderpreett]

every jake looks at him it's like he's in love with me

[@iinderpreett]

like wtf was 2:30

[@fromthethirdplanet]

His face was literally: 😏

[@shawnabeamer7886]

I just wanted to say thank you to Jeff watching this movie helped me I am a recent amputee so thank you very much!

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

you're not so lucky as jeff - if you were in on the deal these guys got - it could have been you starring as a crisis actor 10yrs ago.

[@upclose22]

Really great movie. Wow, talk about determination. It takes a village. Gotta recognize Carlos too. Thought it was beautiful that he had his real therapy and physician in the film. Great job Jake👏👏👏

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@amberkennedy377]

He so deserves an Oscar!

[@yessicalarabarrios6225]

Did anyone else just despise his family? Seemed like they didn’t care much for him except his new found fame

[@joshv5376]

Jeff looks like Phelps a bit

[@tessaharris865]

I find Jeff very handsome and attractive!

[@samcostello3644]

Jeff was an amputee way before Boston..you need to do some research

[@eliseangell7763]

@@samcostello3644 well Tessa didnt say anything about Jeff being an amputee which means that you telling them to do their research is stupid and your mindlessly copying and pasting your comments on anything about him

[@barbirelle]

Sam Costello ??? who said anything about that?

[@understructurerepair7132]

Tessa Harris , but no legs? Come on. You wouldn't

[@jenniferbello3068]

I go to school with him, and he is always the highlight of class. He’s the most wholesome person I’ve ever met 😭

[@Sortaboring]

before jake i didn't know i had a type

[@Sardiniansoul324]

What a strong hero what a great emotional interview WOW! Magic magic magic in action

[@tiglilly8208]

Very inspiring story! Great job guys!

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@novajones1269]

I watched the movie,I cried,I smiled,I laughed,I got mad. And I never cried about a movie so it’s good

[@pennythatcher1306]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I couldn't decide if I wanted to watch the movie. Now I know. I need to go so I can get to the movies.🤓💗🦋🎥🎬☮

[@sabrinaailen6314]

great movie. great story. great actor. just incredible

[@samcostello3644]

Jeff was an amputee way before Boston..you need to do some research

[@eliseangell7763]

@@samcostello3644 mmmmmm ima stop cause I dont have time for this nonsense

[@dominicadominique2191]

Jake G !!! Incredible actor. Super handsome. My future husband. Jake G 4evah😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@gracecespedes2433]

Dominica Dominique Excuse Me No Way He Is My

[@jaytownhd3534]

Ok.........

[@katelynko6999]

Just read the book, watched the movie and now my eyes are swollen

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@selamkubrom5583]

It was a miracle that he is still alive and cut his legs . He didnt look he would make alive right away after the explosive .

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@beautifulspirit2973]

The people trolling on this video should be ashamed of themselves. You seriously need to grow up and stop being so deluded. Well done Jeff for being so strong 💪 and surviving such an horrific time in your life. You are an inspiration ☮️

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@nehatheturtle543]

hahah jeff swerved that first question, that was a heavy question

[@ReneeNme]

Just watched " Stronger ". Helluva movie.

[@thts_rj]

What's up Today Show!!

[@understructurerepair7132]

Common sense. This dude had both his legs blown off nine minutes ago, he's not in shock? He is sitting upright, awake and lucid? Are you crazy? In that nine minutes, he bled to death twice.

[@stephanywinam3643]

Give him an Oscar for crying out loud 😘😘😘

[@stephenslattery1]

Respect

[@marcelinosantos3290]

Looks like brother is in it

[@jaquelinesantana1209]

Estou lendo o livro e nossa que história mais emocionante de força e determinação estou na página 170 kkk quero assistir o filme mas não chão no KZbin completo .

[@valmacclinchy]

I think it's on Netflix...

[@rebeccav9969]

I'm watching the movie right now.

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

no you watched the low budget move 10 yrs ago on the day it happened - what you think your watching however is more real than what took place that day.

[@DRBloomber]

Could she sound any more detached from the topic as she reads TelePrompTer?

[@roomheart4930]

ฮีโร่ของฉันนายแน่เจฟฟ์👏

[@frank_loni]

It's a shame that the movie made only 8 millions.

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

its amazing we were able to get 8m for this piece of junk.

[@SuperKitty104]

The woman's dress is so pretty!!!

[@RealityVideosRV]

Now wait a minute! I can't find ANY video or photo of Jeff before Boston bombing 2013! It looks like an actor made a movie on actor!

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well...😏

[@valerie5705]

do you have autism

[@doritos6893]

My man smiling and living on with his life unified with the United States while the pos who did this being psychologically tortured in Supermax Prison 23:1 hours a day. JUSTICE SERVED!

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@roomheart4930]

ภาพยนต์เรื่องเจฟฟ์สมควรได้รางวัลออสการ์รางวัลลูกโลกทองคำค่ะ

[@adalbertogomez6674]

jake should do this movie for free

[@mr_red685]

HOLD ON he actually is missing legs! My brain always thought it was just movie magic But,I was wrong

[@usd25674]

the finish line at 666 Boylston Street , ... interesting.

[@SHAWN-rz6vu]

Watched this with my grandma while i was secretly on acid, it was probably the saddest movie and funniest at the same time.

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

You must be constantly on acid to believe this bs.

[@delonking301]

I hate that any human being has to go through any pain… this world is crazy.

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

Dont feel bad - he was fine and so were the others you sheep.

[@Earthboundmisfit1]

But why is a nurse extubating the patient? 🤔

[@endofanage223]

Andrea right....that the respiratory therapist job

[@Earthboundmisfit1]

Saucy Chica lol. These nurses need to stay in their lane! 😂😂

[@dthompsont3796]

Anesthesiologists have had nurses extubate before.

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@tobiasburinagaensiojrtobia8815]

I'm crying to booms marathon 2019 or yaers 2018 wow maracle death ☠️ pandemic 2021 congrats sorry mans love you

[@Ironmike3621]

He also helped ID one of the bombers too right?

[@DanielGreat-dq2oc]

he did it all - didnt lose a lick of blood either .... surely he could play superman?

[@valmacclinchy]

Ironmike, yes, he did identify the bomber.

[@amandajtycer2887]

READ JORDAN B PETERSON BOOK!

[@ryanveksler7832]

They look a like

[@crazywaffles8967]

Jeff is a legend 👍🙌👏🙌👏

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Actually he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@liiziegarcia2360]

I can not understand something ... why people said that this guy is a crisis actor? and nick vogt, who is? and why do people relate Jeff to Nick? I have seen on the Internet that his photo is famous, but many people said that it is false, I can see that this guy really looks like the guy in the photo, I don't understand that, sorry for my English

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@linnea508]

maybe jake wasnt a great boyfriend but that man can act!

[@valmacclinchy]

You know if he's a good boyfriend??😂🤣 But yes, he's an outstanding actor.

[@skyeblu1722]

I just watched this on Netflix today….my criticism is how crude the Bostonians were in this film! Good grief their language and vocals were so irritating and lowlife, it was hard to feel the empathy and overall horror and disgust Re the bombing…..Every other word out of his families mouths was distasteful, crude, mob psychology….gross…..Irish mafia tough talk…

[@cardioactivist9953]

Stronger....wallets

[@genghisrex]

So this guy wrote a book, and you cannot find where he was born, from what high school he Graduated, to what university he attended. We don’t know much about him for a fairly famous person, right? You can find more information about Stephen Paddock.

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@valerie5705]

@@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 do you have autism

[@val13c59]

What is the purpose of having to expose his prosthetic legs, instead of wearing pants. Is it a reminder of loss of limbs, or an advertisement plug for the manufacturer of prosthetics.

[@littledrummergirl_19]

He’s still wearing pants, just shorts. After all it is an interview for a movie about him losing both his legs, so it makes sense for him to be wearing pants that show his prosthetics. There’s nothing wrong with that, or with bringing attention to the fact that some people have to wear prosthetics and that it shouldn’t be seen as a weird thing

[@eliseangell7763]

Also there is not really a point in wearing long pants with no legs because they dont get cold and that's basically the main perpous for long pants unless your trying to hide your disability

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Well... he’s a fraud! I bet nobody can find pics of him that day or immediately prior with his legs! Final conclusion: he was an amputee already!🤨

[@nadja8171]

👟

[@ZoggyWoggyII]

lol poor jeff

[@JayJayOO7]

Fake!!

[@samcostello3644]

Why didn't they have Bauman play himself in this movie?...i mean, being a crisis actor and all

[@Claudi771]

I CARE ABT THE MILLIONS OF CATS THAT Have BEEN EUTHANIZED & abused!!!! How come this doesn't make it to the TELEVISION/internet NEWS????? Why????

[@papaciiito]

Dunno... provide some links, maybe?

[@littledrummergirl_19]

catips maybe because people are objectively more important than animals? Like yeah we should fight animal abuse and all that and it’s horrible, but if you have to choose between airing a story about a bombing that took human lives, and a story about cats being euthanized, the previous story will take the spotlight every time, as it should be. (But like I said, that doesn’t mean I’m saying animal abuse isn’t absolutely horrible or wrong, because it is)

[@eliseangell7763]

@@littledrummergirl_19 yes I agree