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Boy Interrupted (2009)

Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…

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Released September 5, 2009Runtime 1h 32mDirector Dana Heinz Perry

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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Cast of Boy Interrupted

Dana Heinz Perry

Dana Heinz Perry

Self - Evan's Mother

About Boy Interrupted

Where can I watch Boy Interrupted?

Boy Interrupted is currently streaming in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

Who stars in Boy Interrupted?

Boy Interrupted stars Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry, Karen Riposo.

Who directed Boy Interrupted?

Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.

How long is Boy Interrupted?

Boy Interrupted has a runtime of 1h 32m.

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.