I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me

I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me is a documentary that I have watched about children with Tourette's Syndrome directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent. Although it not an insight as to how a fictional piece would be made about Tourette's, it was a very good insight as to what the syndrome actually is and how it is for the people who suffer with it.

What I noticed about Tourette's Syndrome from the documentary, is just how the sufferers carry on with their actions seamlessly after their tics have occurred. Upon reflection it really was quite something to watch, and was very impressive in some sense.
I think it is important that our lead characters carries on without a pause after his tics have happened, as it will give a scope for reactions from the public, and could end up being quite comedic. As people will be expecting him to be screaming and shouting and swearing, it will give a fresh insight into the condition and hopefully will catch people off guard.

If you consider that this documentary is about children, it may explain why their tics do not revolve particularly around obscene language, as it will not be in their nature to say these words. However, I will look into Tourette's Syndrome in adults and see if it a different matter.

Although I would rather not have swearing in the film, the obvious Tourette's symptom, because of our requirement to depict the condition accurately, we may have to do so. Hopefully we will be able to get around this without straying from the brief.