Spoilers Book Club: "It's Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

Program Type:

Book Club, Movies

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Inspired by his own experiences, Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel It's Kind of a Funny Story follows the adventures of a teenage Craig Gilner, who is checked into a psychiatric hospital after reaching out for help. Vizzini's book, which critics found believable and honest, was selected by the American Library Association as one of the Best Books for Young Adults in 2007. It was brought to film audiences in 2010's It's Kind of a Funny Story, starring Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, and Zach Galifianakis. As Craig, Gilcrist brought the character's struggles and warmth to the screen in a film that sidestepped psych-ward comedy clichés and leaned into its strong cast and the tender moments between the three.

Directors

Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Production year

2010

Rating

PG-13

Studio

Focus Features

Runtime

101 minutes

Cast

Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Dana De Vestern