Movie Description

John's Not Mad

(1989)

Overview

John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.

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Facts

Original TitleJohn's Not Mad

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1989-03-14

Original Language

Runtime 00h 28m

Production CompaniesBBC

Genres

  • Documentary