'I SWEAR,' an Inspiring Story of a Tourette Syndrome Campaigner

Filmmaker Kirk Jones hopes the film is considered entertaining, emotionally engaging and at times, humorous, whilst also raising awareness, not just for those living with Tourette’s, but for anyone who is judged or discounted because of a condition or disability. A film where the protagonist shouts racist, homophobic, misogynistic and sexist language has more potential to provoke anger and upset than ever before.

But, when the individual is simply unable to stop neurological urges, when they are diagnosed with a medical condition, when they need to be supported and understood instead of criticized, then there is a place for a film to tell their story and promote empathy.

Immediately following the screening, Deadline’s chief film critic Pete Hammond, who can also be seen on PBS SoCal's Must See Movies, moderates a pre-recorded Q&A with filmmaker Kirk Jones and leading actor Robert Aramayo.