About the film
Boy Interrupted is a 2009 documentary film made and directed by Dana Perry in the United States. It follows the life and death of Evan Perry, who experienced bipolar depression from a young age. The film addresses suicide and presents the family’s efforts to understand Evan’s suicidal comments and other signs of depression.
Dana and Hart Perry consulted psychiatrists, but medical professionals did not believe Evan was mentally ill. The footage was initially intended to show his symptoms and help the family gain access to needed treatment. The documentary is in English and is categorized as a documentary film.
Its subject is presented through the experiences of Evan and his parents, giving the film a personal focus on mental health, diagnosis, and the consequences of missed recognition.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in documentaries about suicide, bipolar depression, and family experiences with mental illness. English-language documentary audiences and students studying mental-health subjects may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
- Personal account of bipolar depression
- Focuses on suicide and mental-health recognition
- Directed by Dana Perry
- English-language documentary
Before you press play
- Addresses suicide and death
- Released in 2009
The short of it
Boy Interrupted offers a family-centered account of Evan Perry’s life and death alongside the difficulty of obtaining recognition and treatment for his symptoms. It is a focused choice for viewers seeking a serious documentary about bipolar depression and suicide.