Boy Interrupted
2009
⭐7.4(50 votes)
1h 32m
Documentary
Overview
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.
About Boy Interrupted
Boy Interrupted (2009) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Boy Interrupted on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 50 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
