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The Boy Can't Help It

The Boy Can't Help It

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

27 February 2002

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

John Davidson

John Davidson

Josette Simon

Josette Simon

Narrator

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