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“His parents are not perfect. Their profession as filmmakers sometimes translates to how they behave as parents: they often play the role of the observer, rarely interfering with the actions of their children.” mhc.kglmeridian.com · 13 years ago

“All it tells you is, there's so much more to know about people, you know, than you can ever uncover.” PopMatters · 16 years ago Critical Reception and Themes [S6E10] Boy, Interrupted

The documentary is a devastatingly honest look at a family's struggle to understand and manage their son’s early-onset bipolar disorder. By utilizing home videos and interviews, Dana and Hart Perry provide an unflinching view of Evan’s life, from his initial symptoms at age five to his death at fifteen. “His parents are not perfect

Critics generally praised the film for its emotional depth and its ability to shed light on the complexities of childhood mental health. It emphasizes the debilitating nature of bipolar disorder and highlights the dangerous misconception that improved behavior means treatment is no longer necessary. Critics generally praised the film for its emotional