Boy Interrupted
"Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…"
Originally released in 2009. Boy Interrupted is a documentary film. directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
Starring Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, and Hart Perry
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (50 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evan Scott Perry
as Himself
Dana Heinz Perry
as Self - Evan's Mother
Hart Perry
as Self - Evan's Father
Nicholas Kopple-Perry
as Self - Evan's Half-Brother
Karen Riposo
as Self - Teacher
Ladd Spiegel
as Self - Doctor
Suzanne Hanna
as Self - Psychologist
Dan Murray
as Self - Wellspring Psychologist
Aidan Shiminov
as Self - Friend
Will Axelrod
as Self - Friend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
Production Companies
- Perry Films
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 ...
Who directed Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
How long is Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Boy Interrupted released?
Boy Interrupted was released on September 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boy Interrupted?
The main cast of Boy Interrupted includes Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry, Karen Riposo.