Boy Interrupted(2009)
Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Dana Heinz Perry
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Evan Scott Perry
Himself
Dana Heinz Perry
Self - Evan's Mother
Hart Perry
Self - Evan's Father
Nicholas Kopple-Perry
Self - Evan's Half-Brother
Karen Riposo
Self - Teacher
Ladd Spiegel
Self - Doctor
Suzanne Hanna
Self - Psychologist
Dan Murray
Self - Wellspring Psychologist
Aidan Shiminov
Self - Friend
Will Axelrod
Self - Friend
Gabriel Byer
Self - Friend
Adam Shachat
Self - Friend
David Bailen
Self - Friend
Scott Perry
Self - Evan's Uncle
Martine Gerard
Self - Scott's Fiancee
Beatrice Perry
Self - Scott's Mother
Hart Perry Sr.
Self - Scott's Father
Roger Kanter
Self - Superintendent
Boy Interrupted — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Boy Interrupted come out?+
Boy Interrupted was released in 2009.
How long is Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted runs for 92 minutes (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
Who stars in Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted stars Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry and Karen Riposo.
Is Boy Interrupted worth watching?+
Boy Interrupted holds a 7.4/10 rating from 50 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of documentary.
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