A film about John Davidson and his experience with Tourette syndrome, on September 5, 2026, at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.
At age 12, John Davidson develops Tourette syndrome, and those around him struggle to understand his behavior. My Word, based on his life, follows him over the decades as he copes with the syndrome and the reactions of those around him. Thanks to its warm direction and abundance of excellent actors, the result effectively stirs the emotions, eliciting both smiles and heartfelt reactions.
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