I Swear

Directed by Kirk Jones
R; 120 minutes

“The film wrestles enthusiastically and mostly successfully with the potential pitfalls of making a funny yet respectful project about a condition that sometimes lends itself to laughter, even as it wreaks havoc with [John] Davidson’s life in serious ways.” —Catherine Bray, Variety

This dark comedy is based on the life of Scottish activist and campaigner John Davidson MBE, who was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at a young age. Set in 1980s Britain, the story follows John (Robert Amayo) throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, exploring his attempts to live a “normal” life with the little-known and entirely misunderstood condition.

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