Boy Interrupted (2009)
Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…
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.
Director: Dana Heinz Perry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 5, 2009
Cast
- 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
Music: Michael Bacon
Cinematography: Hart Perry
Editing: Geof Bartz
Production: Perry Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $350,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
suicide, grief
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boy Interrupted about?
- 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.
- 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, Karen Riposo, Ladd Spiegel.
- How long is Boy Interrupted?
- Boy Interrupted has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Boy Interrupted?
- Boy Interrupted is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Boy Interrupted?
- Boy Interrupted had a budget of $350,000.
- Where was Boy Interrupted produced?
- Boy Interrupted was produced in United States of America.