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Activist with Tourette's Faces Challenges in 'I Swear'

4/17/2026

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Story summary

The film "I Swear," directed by Kirk Jones, follows John Davidson, a Scottish activist with Tourette’s syndrome.
In 2019, Davidson has a moment with Queen Elizabeth II, where he yells obscenities, illustrating the condition’s social challenges.
The story then flashes back to 1983, showing his early symptoms and the impact on school and football.
The family endures rejection and abandonment by the mother and father.

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Story summary

The film "I Swear," directed by Kirk Jones, follows John Davidson, a Scottish activist with Tourette’s syndrome.
In 2019, Davidson has a moment with Queen Elizabeth II, where he yells obscenities, illustrating the condition’s social challenges.
The story then flashes back to 1983, showing his early symptoms and the impact on school and football.
The family endures rejection and abandonment by the mother and father.