The Boy Can't Help It (2002)

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.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Josette Simon

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Davidson

Self

H

Heather Davidson

Self

Greg Storey

Self

K

Kim Storey

Self

P

Paul Storey

Self

M

Michael England

Self

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