Evan Perry was diagnosed with depression at age 5 and died by suicide at 15, prompting his parents to document his struggles with bipolar disorder.
“Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…”
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Evan Perry was diagnosed with depression at age 5 and died by suicide at 15, prompting his parents to document his struggles with bipolar disorder.
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Evan Perry, a 15-year-old boy, died by suicide on October 2, 2005, in his family's New York City home. 'Boy Interrupted' documents his life, marked by bipolar depression from age five. Filmed by his parents, Dana and Hart Perry, the documentary features their efforts to secure treatment for Evan. It addresses the challenges of mental illness, the response of medical professionals, and the family's experience with grief. The film was released in 2009 and screened at the Sundance Film Festival.
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- Meet Evan Perry, diagnosed with depression at age 5.
- See the impact of mental illness on a family.
- Follow Evan's story through his parents' lens.
Did You Know
- Evan Perry was diagnosed with depression at age 5.
- Evan attempted suicide for the first time at age 10.
- The documentary was shown at the Sundance Film Festival four years after Evan's death.
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What age was Evan Perry diagnosed with depression?
Evan Perry was diagnosed with depression at age 5.
What medication was Evan prescribed for his depression?
Evan was prescribed Prozac for his depression.
At what festival was the documentary 'Boy Interrupted' shown?
The documentary was shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
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