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Boy Interrupted (2009)

"Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…"

7.420091h 32mEN
Documentary

Directed by Dana Heinz Perry

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

September 5, 2009

Director

Dana Heinz Perry

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 del...

Cast

Evan Scott Perry

Evan Scott Perry

Himself

Dana Heinz Perry

Dana Heinz Perry

Self - Evan's Mother

Hart Perry

Hart Perry

Self - Evan's Father

Nicholas Kopple-Perry

Nicholas Kopple-Perry

Self - Evan's Half-Brother

Karen Riposo

Karen Riposo

Self - Teacher

Ladd Spiegel

Ladd Spiegel

Self - Doctor

Suzanne Hanna

Suzanne Hanna

Self - Psychologist

Dan Murray

Dan Murray

Self - Wellspring Psychologist

Aidan Shiminov

Aidan Shiminov

Self - Friend

Will Axelrod

Will Axelrod

Self - Friend

Gabriel Byer

Gabriel Byer

Self - Friend

Adam Shachat

Adam Shachat

Self - Friend

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Boy Interrupted (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Boy Interrupted. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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