Boy Interrupted
Evan Perry, 15, jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window on the night of Oct. 2, 2005. This touching film chronicles Evan's life and death, as narrated by his filmmaker parents and those who knew him, as well as his life-long struggle with bipolar disease. It dives into the complexities of Evan's sickness, following his family as they navigate the maze of mental illness. By demonstrating how one family copes with decades of loss and grief, the film challenges the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide and tells a universal story.
Released: 2009-10-03