Boy Interrupted
- Documentary
On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry's 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan's disease, sharing his family's journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.
Boy Interrupted is a 2009 documentary that chronicles the life and death of Evan Perry, a 15-year-old who struggled with bipolar disorder before taking his own life in 2005. Directed by his parents Hart and Dana Perry, the film examines Evan's journey, his family's experience navigating mental illness, and the broader conversation around suicide and mental health stigma.
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- Hart PerrySelf - Evan's Father
- Nicholas Kopple-PerrySelf - Evan's Half-Brother
- Karen RiposoSelf - Teacher
- Ladd SpiegelSelf - Doctor
- Suzanne HannaSelf - Psychologist
- Dan MurraySelf - Wellspring Psychologist
- Aidan ShiminovSelf - Friend
- Will AxelrodSelf - Friend
- Gabriel ByerSelf - Friend
- Adam ShachatSelf - Friend
- David BailenSelf - Friend
- Scott PerrySelf - Evan's Uncle
- Martine GerardSelf - Scott's Fiancee
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When was Boy Interrupted released?
Boy Interrupted premiered on September 5, 2009.
Who directed the film?
The documentary was directed by Hart and Dana Perry, Evan's parents, who tell the story alongside others who knew him.
What is the film about?
The film documents 15-year-old Evan Perry's life-long struggle with bipolar disorder and his death in 2005, exploring his family's journey through mental illness and grief.
Where can I watch Boy Interrupted?
As a released film from 2009, Boy Interrupted is available through various streaming platforms and digital retailers; check your preferred service for current availability.
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