British director Kirk Jones is currently working on 'I Swear', a film inspired by the real person John Davidson, who received a medal from Queen Elizabeth for his life's work of increasing understanding for all with Tourette's syndrome. Jones asked Davidson if he took offense at the idea that there are comedic elements in Tourette's, to which Davidson replied that his life has been both tragic and extremely comedic daily. 'I Swear' is a film that is both sad and funny, described as a kind of 'Billy Elliot' but with Tourette's instead of ballet.
The film was a box office success in the UK and won three awards at the Bafta ceremony earlier this year, including Robert Aramayo winning for best male lead role.
his life has been both tragic and extremely comedic daily