A 16-year-old from Galashiels, Scotland, navigates life with severe Tourette syndrome in this 28-minute BBC documentary from 1989.
Synopsis
A 16-year-old from Galashiels, Scotland, navigates life with severe Tourette syndrome in this 28-minute BBC documentary from 1989.
Synopsis
John Davidson, a 16-year-old from Galashiels, Scotland, lives with severe Tourette syndrome. The 1989 BBC documentary 'John's Not Mad' follows his daily life, focusing on his interactions with family and the close-knit community that supports him. Neurologist Oliver Sacks offers observations on John's behavior throughout the film. Narrated by Eleanor Bron, the documentary captures the challenges and misunderstandings surrounding Tourette syndrome. It gained recognition in a public poll as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries in Britain.
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Why Watch
- Meet John Davidson and his family in Galashiels, Scotland.
- See insights from neurologist Oliver Sacks on Tourette syndrome.
- Find out how a community supports a boy with Tourette's.
Did You Know
- In 2005, John's Not Mad was ranked as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries in a British public poll.
- The documentary has a runtime of 28 minutes.
- John Davidson appeared in a Channel 4 documentary, Tourette De France, where he traveled to Paris with others who have Tourette's.
- A follow-up documentary aired in 2009, catching up with John at age 37.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What condition does John Davidson have?
John Davidson has severe Tourette syndrome.
Who narrated the documentary John's Not Mad?
The documentary was narrated by actress Eleanor Bron.
What was the follow-up documentary to John's Not Mad?
The follow-up documentary is titled The Boy Can't Help It, aired in 2002.
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