Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Boy Interrupted was released on September 5, 2009.
The runtime of Boy Interrupted is 1h 32m.
Boy Interrupted is a Documentary movie.
Boy Interrupted has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
Boy Interrupted is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
The main cast of Boy Interrupted includes Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry.
Boy Interrupted is originally in English.