The Boy Can't Help It
Genres
Overview
A documentary about Tourettes sufferer John Davidson. This is a follow-up to the 1989 TV documentary John's Not Mad focusing on his present circumstances as an adult with Tourettes and the impact the earlier documentary had on his life. The film also follows an 8 year old who has been diagnosed with Tourettes.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2002-02-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Vote Average
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John Davidson
Josette Simon
Narrator
5.7
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