About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2009
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
50
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.4M
Cast
suicide
grief
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Questions about Boy Interrupted
How long is Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry and released in 2009.
What genre is Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted is a Documentary film (2009).
Who stars in Boy Interrupted?
The cast of Boy Interrupted includes Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry, Karen Riposo.
What is the TMDB rating for Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 50 votes.
