Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Rated 5.0 / 5 from 1 log on Katalog
Routine in the best possible way I first encountered John Davidson in the TV documentary Tourette de France. A traditional Channel 4 documentary that put social commentary into a Trojan horse of shock value. What became clear was that he is an incredible role model, with a sense of humour, vulnerability and a strong social conscience. I don't doubt that others from the UK have been enriched by John Davidson and his advocacy around tourettes syndrome. I Swear is as close to a perfect film for John. Structurally this film is emblematic of Davidson as a person, it's all about being accessible and recognising that tourettes, while having it's challenges, is part of life. Narratively it doesn't seek to do anything complicated, it's very much an A to B of Davidson's life almost bookended by him recieving his MBE. In terms of production there's very little in the way of experimentation. However, this is to the benefit of the film, there is a concerted effort to minimise any alienatio
