The film I Swear is to be shown at a Knighton venue this month
The film I Swear is to be shown at a Knighton venue this month
The film I Swear will be shown at a Knighton venue this month.
Set in 1980s and 90s Galashiels, I Swear tells the true story of John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at 15.
Targeted as 'insane' by peers, he struggled with Tourette, involving physical and vocal tics, intrusive thoughts, OCD and swearing, and was ridiculed at school and beaten as an adult. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance, he finds his life's purpose and accepts his MBE in 2019.
I Swear is a 2025 British biographical drama film directed, written, and produced by Kirk Jones.
It is based on the true life story of John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette syndrome who, as a teenager, was the subject of the 1989 television documentary John's Not Mad.
The film stars Robert Aramayo as Davidson, alongside Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan in supporting roles. Scott Ellis Watson makes his acting debut as a young Davidson.
This film is moving, addresses social issues, a powerful and moving drama.
It will be shown at Knighton Community Centre on Friday, October 30 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £6 and they are available by calling 07964023841.
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