Movie "I Swear" about Tourette syndrome

StarryEyed
StarryEyed Online Community Member Posts: 1,217 Trailblazing
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I just saw this absolutely beautiful Scottish movie called "I Swear". It's the true story of a guy living with Tourette syndrome. It's one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen - and I've seen a LOT of movies. It's heart wrenching yet heart melting. It's hilarious yet dreadfully sad. The acting is so authentic. It's very interesting. It's really profound. I can't give it more praise with giving you spoilers. Here's more about it, if you're interested.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31514146/?ref_=ext_shr

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  • Kiki23
    Kiki23 Online Community Member Posts: 254 Empowering
    edited April 21
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/145687/movie-i-swear-about-tourette-syndrome

    I agree, it was a very beautifully made movie indeed, with a very powerful, yet bittersweet storyline. My favourite part was when John was going to collect his MBE and shouted out F&C% The Queen LOL Absolute classic!

    I have Tourettes myself but dont have the swearing part of the tics, however I do suffer with involuntary hiccup like noises and jerks, mainly around my neck area.

  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Online Community Member Posts: 1,217 Trailblazing

    Hi @Kiki23

    Yes, that was the very, very best opening scene. I often have a creative potty mouth, and I love proper swearing in movies. But all this was put to shame with the swearing in this movie. I was shocked over and over again. And I don't shock easily. Oh my goodness gracious me! πŸ˜‚

    I'm so sorry you struggle with this disorder. My hat goes off to you for pushing through. With your Tourettes tics, did you connect to the scene where he fell apart from the exhaustion of trying to manage the illness? I connected so intensely with my physical and mental struggles, even though I don't have Tourettes. Illness can be so all-consuming. In fact, I connected so very much to practically all of his story. Did you relate?

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,225 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    @StarryEyed I 100% agree. πŸ’œ This film impacted me far more than I expected in so many ways. An incredible story, some truly incredible people.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,440 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    I remember I saw the trailer for this in the cinema and thought it looked so good! I didn't get a chance to watch it though so I'm hoping its on one of the streaming services soonπŸ˜€

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,236 Connected

    Remember the fury last month at some BBC Awards do regarding some guy with Tourette's and his swearing/other tics?

  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Online Community Member Posts: 1,217 Trailblazing

    @Mary_Scope some theatres in the UK are still showing it, perhaps because it is such an international success, even though it was released there in October!. It just came out here in theatres here in Spain.

    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1120410#Comment_1120410

    No. Do tell, please. 😊

    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1120375#Comment_1120375

    Do you have Tourette syndrome? Or was it like me, that you connected nonetheless? I'll describe my experience....

    SPOILER ALERT:

    I was particularly connected to the impact of not being understood, the role as an advocate, the dysfunctional family dynamics especially as they related to his disability, how work adapted to his needs, how the love and acceptance of him and his illness by his 'adoptive' family changed the course of his life and illness, his incredibly intact character (especially perseverance, guts, grit, humour and patience), and how cruelty can be the product of misinformation.

    What a blessing this movie has been. 😊

  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Online Community Member Posts: 1,217 Trailblazing

    Oh my goodness @SheffieldMan1976! I found what you're referring to. Wow!

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    I wonder what people here think about this.

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,225 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1120470#Comment_1120470

    I don't have Tourette's, no - sorry if my post was misleading. It was the same as you, completely connected to his story and the amazing people involved. All you've written in this is exactly how I felt watching it. It was incredible. I hope to see more films like this. 😊

  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Online Community Member Posts: 1,217 Trailblazing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1120547#Comment_1120547

    You know how many believe the measure of a society is how it treats its vulnerable - like the poor, the sick, the children and the elderly? I think this movie really explains why, because it shows how the people who helped him showed what it is to be human and allowed him to be human. By human I mean like listening, showing compassion, forgiveness, compromise, honesty, authenticity and cooperation. I think now more than ever we need to be reminded of this. And it's not about being right or wrong, or good or bad.

    I too hope to see more movies like this.

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