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Boy Interrupted is a 2009 documentary film on the life and death of Evan Perry, who experienced bipolar depression from a young age.
Evan Scott Perry received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder when he was a preteen, and in 2005, committed suicide at the age of 15. There was a family history of mental illness; his Uncle Scott had...
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- Dana Heinz Perry
- Documentary
- Perry Films, Inc.
Jun 7, 2008 · Watch the story of Evan Perry, a New York teen who killed himself in 2005 after struggling with bipolar disorder and depression. The documentary features interviews with his parents, friends and doctors who share their insights and experiences.
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- 92 min
A filmmaker-mother's heartbreaking film about the suicide of her 15-year-old son. Watch Boy Interrupted online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
A filmmaker-mother's heartbreaking film about the suicide of her 15-year-old son.
Sep 5, 2009 · A film by Dana Heinz Perry, who lost her son Evan to suicide in 2005. It explores Evan's life, his struggle with bipolar disorder, and his family's journey through grief and stigma.
Ms. Perry produced and directed “Boy Interrupted”, a feature-length documentary about the bipolar illness and tragic suicide of her fifteen year-old son, Evan, in 2005. The film premiered in competition at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and subsequently aired on HBO.
