Inside Tourette Syndrome - Documentary (revised version)

This documentary was produced by a person with Tourette syndrome and it includes five adults with TS.

This film, originally released in 2005 and recently revised (2022), is unique. Most documentaries about TS feature children and their parents and often provide a light-hearted twist on the disorder. Inside Tourette Syndrome presents an in-depth, serious adult look into TS. It does not shy away from the most troubling aspects of the syndrome. However, it also shows that most people with Tourette's end up doing quite well in life.

The film attempts to let the viewer know “how it feels” to experience tics, (and in many cases) obsessions, compulsions, and intrusive thoughts.*

The movie also presents a look into the history of the disorder, revealing the roots of many misconceptions that exist today about Tourette's.

*Individual Tourette syndrome cases vary greatly in degree and symptomology. Some people with TS do not experience OCD-like symptoms. However, obsessions and compulsions are very common in TS patients.

NOTE: The participants in this film speak only for themselves and do not claim to speak for any other person with Tourette syndrome.

Credits:

Produced by Rick Fowler

Narration: Sherry Joyce

Featuring: Brad Cohen, Gillian Leggett, Kendall Smith, Andrew Stone, Neal Priest, MD

Total runtime: 28:28

Disclaimers:

1. This film offers no medical advice. Consult your health care professional for medical advice.
2. This presentation is best suited for adults and teens. Parts of it may be too dark for young children.
3. The creator of this video makes no claims to represent anyone's experiences with TS other than his own.

Copyright 2005, 2022 R. Fowler