Boy Interrupted
Evan Perry, 15, plunged to his death from his New York City bedroom window on October 2, 2005. This touching film chronicles Evan's life and death, as narrated by his filmmaker parents and those who knew him. It dives into the intricacy 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 overcomes the taboo surrounding mental illness and suicide and portrays a universal human experience.
Released: 2009-10-03