Project Detail

I Swear

I Swear

Synopsis

The true life story of John Davidson. Diagnosed with Tourette's at 15, Johnson was targeted as insane by his peers, as he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Campaigning for Tourette's as an adult, he was awarded an MBE in 2019 by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his pioneering advocacy.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
121 min
Director
Kirk Jones
Producer
Kirk Jones, Georgia Bayliff, Piers Tempest
Editor
Sam Sneade
Director of Photography
James Blann
Production Designer
Sabrina Linder
Composer
Stephen Rennicks
Principal cast
Robert Aramayo, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson

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Production Status

Production Company

A One Story High (IE), Tempo Productions (UK) production

Sales Company

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

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