Comments on: Sundance Report #4 – Boy Interrupted Review http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:43:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: angie terrill http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-292319 angie terrill Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:39:11 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-292319 I live in Australia and last night saw the film Boy Interrupted. It was the most honest and moving experiene I have seen on screen for a long time, beautifully narrated and filmed by his loving family. Evan was a beautiful boy, and was born to beautiful parents, who clearly loved him from day one. One thing they have forever is a picture of Evan, not only in their hearts and soul but there in visual form from the day he was born. One could cearly see he was born into such a loving family, the pride taken in the filming of his young life even before anyone had an inclination he was sick was testimony itself to the joy he brought to those around him. He was a very engaging little boy and it was heart wrenching to see the symptoms of his illness developing, despite all the love, intervention and professional help he was getting it seemed unstoppable. If Evan had to go through this then it was a blessing for him to have the parents he did have, they loved and supported him every minute of every day of of his short life; lot of parents disown their offspring once they are diagnosed with BPD and more particularly in the teens and later years because it all gets too hard; there are many young people living on our streets here in Australia and if you delved enough a high percentage of them would more than likely be sufferes of some form of mental illness. I have a daughter now 32 who has been sick since she was 17, and only diagnosed at 27, she lives at home with me, and I am constantly been told by friends, and indeed by one of her siblings to kick her out. The one person that stood out in that Video to me was Evan's older step brother. What a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. His love for his brother was supportive, unselfish and unconditional. What was so sad that despite all the love and support given to Evan in the end there was nothing anyone could have done to prevent him taking his own life at such a tender age. Despite Evan's beliefs, he was never alone and this documentary can only help us to learn more and understand this incidious illness and serve as a tool to help others who find themselves trying to deal with Bi Polar be they sufferers, carers or professionals, what a legacy you have left us Evan. I live in Australia and last night saw the film Boy Interrupted. It was the most honest and moving experiene I have seen on screen for a long time, beautifully narrated and filmed by his loving family. Evan was a beautiful boy, and was born to beautiful parents, who clearly loved him from day one. One thing they have forever is a picture of Evan, not only in their hearts and soul but there in visual form from the day he was born. One could cearly see he was born into such a loving family, the pride taken in the filming of his young life even before anyone had an inclination he was sick was testimony itself to the joy he brought to those around him. He was a very engaging little boy and it was heart wrenching to see the symptoms of his illness developing, despite all the love, intervention and professional help he was getting it seemed unstoppable. If Evan had to go through this then it was a blessing for him to have the parents he did have, they loved and supported him every minute of every day of of his short life; lot of parents disown their offspring once they are diagnosed with BPD and more particularly in the teens and later years because it all gets too hard; there are many young people living on our streets here in Australia and if you delved enough a high percentage of them would more than likely be sufferes of some form of mental illness. I have a daughter now 32 who has been sick since she was 17, and only diagnosed at 27, she lives at home with me, and I am constantly been told by friends, and indeed by one of her siblings to kick her out. The one person that stood out in that Video to me was Evan’s older step brother. What a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. His love for his brother was supportive, unselfish and unconditional. What was so sad that despite all the love and support given to Evan in the end there was nothing anyone could have done to prevent him taking his own life at such a tender age. Despite Evan’s beliefs, he was never alone and this documentary can only help us to learn more and understand this incidious illness and serve as a tool to help others who find themselves trying to deal with Bi Polar be they sufferers, carers or professionals, what a legacy you have left us Evan.

]]> By: patricia http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-253948 patricia Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:26:39 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-253948 I watched this documentry with interset. I feel for the family as well as for Evan. I seen the highs and lows that Evan had during the film. I wonder however if BPD is what he had. there are so many mental disorders out there, some , I think, they have not put a name to yet. I understand that a many childern go through the same thing that Evan did, but still I watched this film and could not help but think wow he is so young to be having these thoughts and feelings. It was almost like he was born with these feelings, that as he grew, so did the thoughts, about death. about killing himself. at first he did not seem depressed when talking about killing himself, he almost seemed interested in how it would feel to die, about how others would feel when he died. I am not a expert on BPD I do know a few people who have BPD and I have read up on it along with other mental disorders. I in no way am calling the doctors lyers who tried to help him. all I am saying is that to me, this child seemed to have all of these things going on in his head since he was born. also, he talked to others about this untill he trid to jump off of ps 11 and got put in the hospital, as told in the film, he was angry and mad that he was put there, to me it seemed he felt he was being punished for saying and doing what he wanted to do and he couldnt understand why. showing his mother how he would hang himself while his mother took pictures, again I dont think he thought this was adnormal. this film provides a lot of insight into this childs mind. so many mistakes are made everyday in doctors trying to find out what is wrong, he may of very well had BPD or not, we will never no. I watched this documentry with interset. I feel for the family as well as for Evan. I seen the highs and lows that Evan had during the film. I wonder however if BPD is what he had. there are so many mental disorders out there, some , I think, they have not put a name to yet. I understand that a many childern go through the same thing that Evan did, but still I watched this film and could not help but think wow he is so young to be having these thoughts and feelings. It was almost like he was born with these feelings, that as he grew, so did the thoughts, about death. about killing himself. at first he did not seem depressed when talking about killing himself, he almost seemed interested in how it would feel to die, about how others would feel when he died. I am not a expert on BPD I do know a few people who have BPD and I have read up on it along with other mental disorders. I in no way am calling the doctors lyers who tried to help him. all I am saying is that to me, this child seemed to have all of these things going on in his head since he was born. also, he talked to others about this untill he trid to jump off of ps 11 and got put in the hospital, as told in the film, he was angry and mad that he was put there, to me it seemed he felt he was being punished for saying and doing what he wanted to do and he couldnt understand why. showing his mother how he would hang himself while his mother took pictures, again I dont think he thought this was adnormal. this film provides a lot of insight into this childs mind. so many mistakes are made everyday in doctors trying to find out what is wrong, he may of very well had BPD or not, we will never no.

]]> By: Cody http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-246788 Cody Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:17:31 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-246788 I had no idea when I started watching this program how gut-wrenching, emotionally draining yet cathartic it would be for me. Although, I did not give birth to any children, I was part to raising to wonderful nephews. Unfortunately, the came to us via the courts because of their mothers mental illness and their fathers incarceration. When we took these 9 and 10 year old boys, we had no idea what we were in store for and were in many ways ill equipped. It took very little time to notice the older one had some serious issues, after a threat to blow up his middle school we began a journey through mental illness. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome and schizoaffective disorder at the tender age of 11. A regime of medication was prescribed and we had so many ups and downs. Finally, on a combination of Zoloft, Lithium and Zyprexa, he was finally stable. Unfortunately, he would begin to feel better and begin not taking his medication and we would begin a tailspin that would throw the entire household for a loop. This movie is the first time that I truly feel like someone else understood. Someone saw the facade, the mask that came down over the child's face and the flat tone of voice heard when we began depression. The cycle of super highs and super lows. The all consuming way that mental illness takes over not only the child going through it but the entire family. Although, my nephew/son (he began calling my mom 3 months into living with us), did not talk often about being suicidal, I knew it was a risk. There were times that I was absolutely terrified to knock on his door in the morning. I know all to well that terror and that emotional drain. I will report he is 24 years old and currently living with his biological mother. Although circumstances and distancing has led to us not being as close, I still worry about him and I still love him. Hart & Dana, I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for such a profound, honest look at something that so few understand. God bless you and your family. I had no idea when I started watching this program how gut-wrenching, emotionally draining yet cathartic it would be for me. Although, I did not give birth to any children, I was part to raising to wonderful nephews. Unfortunately, the came to us via the courts because of their mothers mental illness and their fathers incarceration. When we took these 9 and 10 year old boys, we had no idea what we were in store for and were in many ways ill equipped. It took very little time to notice the older one had some serious issues, after a threat to blow up his middle school we began a journey through mental illness. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome and schizoaffective disorder at the tender age of 11. A regime of medication was prescribed and we had so many ups and downs. Finally, on a combination of Zoloft, Lithium and Zyprexa, he was finally stable. Unfortunately, he would begin to feel better and begin not taking his medication and we would begin a tailspin that would throw the entire household for a loop. This movie is the first time that I truly feel like someone else understood. Someone saw the facade, the mask that came down over the child’s face and the flat tone of voice heard when we began depression. The cycle of super highs and super lows. The all consuming way that mental illness takes over not only the child going through it but the entire family. Although, my nephew/son (he began calling my mom 3 months into living with us), did not talk often about being suicidal, I knew it was a risk. There were times that I was absolutely terrified to knock on his door in the morning. I know all to well that terror and that emotional drain.

I will report he is 24 years old and currently living with his biological mother. Although circumstances and distancing has led to us not being as close, I still worry about him and I still love him. Hart & Dana, I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for such a profound, honest look at something that so few understand. God bless you and your family.

]]> By: Largo http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-243782 Largo Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:27:44 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-243782 I have watched the movie twice and my heart goes out to the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss. Now, finally, I understand what my brother went through all his life. He committed suicide when he was 24. I always knew that he mustn't had BPD (my mom has it) but as a family we never discussed it. Jacques was the most beautiful, creative and lovely person, as Evan was. When he was about 10 he was diagnosed with depression, but my parents decided not to put him on medication. I think they silently thought/hoped that it would go away or that he would outgrow the depression. My brother often threw temper tantrums and went through his ups and downs, but when he had that horrible unreachable “down look” it broke my heart. I couldn’t understand it and felt so helpless. Jacques committed suicide 12 years ago and for the first time since then, I understand what he must have gone through. Thank you for making this movie available to us all – I can relate to every moment and emotion and has helped me understand more about the world my precious brother he lived in. I am sure most children go through periods of depression and I believe it is very important to pay attention to these feelings. My biggest wish would be that our children/parents will have more access to information / discussions / education in our schools around depression and how to use certain tools/methods/professional advice to assist them (and ourselves). Evan was a loved child and you’ve done more than most people could’ve done, I wish you all the best for the future. Kind Regards, Largo I have watched the movie twice and my heart goes out to the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Now, finally, I understand what my brother went through all his life. He committed suicide when he was 24. I always knew that he mustn’t had BPD (my mom has it) but as a family we never discussed it. Jacques was the most beautiful, creative and lovely person, as Evan was.

When he was about 10 he was diagnosed with depression, but my parents decided not to put him on medication. I think they silently thought/hoped that it would go away or that he would outgrow the depression.

My brother often threw temper tantrums and went through his ups and downs, but when he had that horrible unreachable “down look” it broke my heart. I couldn’t understand it and felt so helpless. Jacques committed suicide 12 years ago and for the first time since then, I understand what he must have gone through. Thank you for making this movie available to us all – I can relate to every moment and emotion and has helped me understand more about the world my precious brother he lived in.

I am sure most children go through periods of depression and I believe it is very important to pay attention to these feelings. My biggest wish would be that our children/parents will have more access to information / discussions / education in our schools around depression and how to use certain tools/methods/professional advice to assist them (and ourselves).

Evan was a loved child and you’ve done more than most people could’ve done, I wish you all the best for the future.

Kind Regards,
Largo

]]> By: Cindy http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-223381 Cindy Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:37:18 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-223381 This movie really hit me hard. As a parent of a child that has been through difficult times with behavior I know what it is like to want to help your child but yet feel helpless. My son has told me "I wish I were dead" and it deeply hurts and scares you. We have sought help for him and found no apparent psychological issues just to clarify. I cried so much during this movie. With it being the story told through photo and movie memories you can see the happy kid as well as the depressed kid. I have been through this in a different way - with the temper tantrums and then with the little angel. For my son it was more about growing up and understanding who is in control - and it isn't always him. I did, however, feel very connected with Evan throughout the whole movie, feeling so much pain for him and what he must have gone through. I did feel that, although it may not have been the intent, the movie captured a family struggling to help each other and help Evan. Although the ending is Even losing his life I think his struggle and his families struggle is definitely something worth seeing for every parent. My deepest sympathy to his family for their loss but I thank them for sharing their story. It will help others. This movie really hit me hard. As a parent of a child that has been through difficult times with behavior I know what it is like to want to help your child but yet feel helpless. My son has told me “I wish I were dead” and it deeply hurts and scares you. We have sought help for him and found no apparent psychological issues just to clarify. I cried so much during this movie. With it being the story told through photo and movie memories you can see the happy kid as well as the depressed kid. I have been through this in a different way – with the temper tantrums and then with the little angel. For my son it was more about growing up and understanding who is in control – and it isn’t always him. I did, however, feel very connected with Evan throughout the whole movie, feeling so much pain for him and what he must have gone through.

I did feel that, although it may not have been the intent, the movie captured a family struggling to help each other and help Evan. Although the ending is Even losing his life I think his struggle and his families struggle is definitely something worth seeing for every parent.

My deepest sympathy to his family for their loss but I thank them for sharing their story. It will help others.

]]> By: Kelly R. http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-221569 Kelly R. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:09:19 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-221569 I have been truly touched by this story. I am a mother of two beautiful children (a 12 year old girl and a 6 year old boy) thankfully not afflicted with any mental illness, but it is still easy to put myself in Dana's shoes. I try to imagine my 6 year old son saying to me "mommy, I want to kill myself" or my 12 year old daughter on medication for BPD...just the thought is horrifying. Evan Scott Perry was a beautiful but tormented boy and I can't even begin to understand the pain he was in. This film showed me a different side of life, love and loss. It was told so compellingly through the eyes of the people who loved him. I wouldn't have changed one second of the film. Thank you to the Perry family for sharing this story as I am forever touched by your beautiful Boy Interrupted, Evan Scott Perry. I have been truly touched by this story. I am a mother of two beautiful children (a 12 year old girl and a 6 year old boy) thankfully not afflicted with any mental illness, but it is still easy to put myself in Dana’s shoes. I try to imagine my 6 year old son saying to me “mommy, I want to kill myself” or my 12 year old daughter on medication for BPD…just the thought is horrifying. Evan Scott Perry was a beautiful but tormented boy and I can’t even begin to understand the pain he was in. This film showed me a different side of life, love and loss. It was told so compellingly through the eyes of the people who loved him. I wouldn’t have changed one second of the film. Thank you to the Perry family for sharing this story as I am forever touched by your beautiful Boy Interrupted, Evan Scott Perry.

]]> By: Katherine http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-220995 Katherine Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:29:28 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-220995 This docoumentry probably saved my life.I too have suffered to the extend of Evan with bipoar but lately things have been alot better and going really well, so I too started thinking hmmm maybe I was just being silly maybe I dont need medication anymore, it made me realise that things were better because of the medicaztion and hard work, and not to take being stable for granted. This docoumentry probably saved my life.I too have suffered to the extend of Evan with bipoar but lately things have been alot better and going really well, so I too started thinking hmmm maybe I was just being silly maybe I dont need medication anymore, it made me realise that things were better because of the medicaztion and hard work, and not to take being stable for granted.

]]> By: Maury Mills http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-220781 Maury Mills Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:07:18 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-220781 It took me a couple of days to work up the courage to watch the film. I didn't know until it began that Evan had the serious mental health problems he had and seeing only that it was about a 15 year old that committed suicide I was anxious about it perhaps being about an otherwise "normal" kid. It was still a gut-wrenching experience. The bravery of his parents in making the film is amazing. The most poignant moment for me was when one of Evan's friends recounted how it couldn't be true that Evan didn't have any friends, it obviously called into question the worth of the friend in his own mind. It is so easy for those of us that are adults to forget the angst of being a teenager, Evan's half brother recounts it so clearly. I'm hoping my 16 year old son, who is struggling himself right now, but not to the extent of Evan, will want to watch the film with me to help him gain some perspective. If the measure of a film is how it moves us and makes us want to take some action in our lives, then this is surely a masterpiece. It took me a couple of days to work up the courage to watch the film. I didn’t know until it began that Evan had the serious mental health problems he had and seeing only that it was about a 15 year old that committed suicide I was anxious about it perhaps being about an otherwise “normal” kid. It was still a gut-wrenching experience. The bravery of his parents in making the film is amazing. The most poignant moment for me was when one of Evan’s friends recounted how it couldn’t be true that Evan didn’t have any friends, it obviously called into question the worth of the friend in his own mind. It is so easy for those of us that are adults to forget the angst of being a teenager, Evan’s half brother recounts it so clearly. I’m hoping my 16 year old son, who is struggling himself right now, but not to the extent of Evan, will want to watch the film with me to help him gain some perspective. If the measure of a film is how it moves us and makes us want to take some action in our lives, then this is surely a masterpiece.

]]> By: Cheryl Alho http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-218824 Cheryl Alho Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:45:59 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-218824 I just saw this documentary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Evan was a beautiful little boy. That ,I'm sure was a very hard thing to share your story. I know this will help alot of people going through the same things. God Bless. I just saw this documentary, I’m so sorry for your loss. Evan was a beautiful little boy. That ,I’m sure was a very hard thing to share your story. I know this will help alot of people going through the same things. God Bless.

]]> By: Sherry http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-218181 Sherry Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:13:24 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2009/01/sundance-report-4-boy-interrupted-review#comment-218181 Dear Dana and Hart, I just watched your movie about Evan. Now that I've dried my eye's,I just want you to know how powerful and yes tragic your story is. My husband and I have been having a difficult time with our now 17 year old son and can so relate to what you have gone through. While are story is different, many aspects are the same. Our son is still with us and we're hoping that we can help him get through the ups and downs that life brings. Thanks for your sharing your story. Dear Dana and Hart,
I just watched your movie about Evan. Now that I’ve dried my eye’s,I just want you to know how powerful and yes tragic your story is. My husband and I have been having a difficult time with our now 17 year old son and can so relate to what you have gone through. While are story is different, many aspects are the same. Our son is still with us and we’re hoping that we can help him get through the ups and downs that life brings. Thanks for your sharing your story.

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