The Boy Can't Help It
2002•1h 0m•Released
Documentary
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 Greg Storey, an 8 year old who has been diagnosed with Tourettes.
Director
Min Clough
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
Josette Simon
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Davidson
Self
Heather Davidson
Self
Greg Storey
Self
Kim Storey
Self
Paul Storey
Self
Michael England
Self
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