Minority Mindset

I was really shocked during the awards show when John Davidson, the man whose life inspired the movie I Swear, unexpectedly shouted a racial slur while presenting with Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. It actually made it onto the live broadcast! The host, Alan Cumming, quickly explained that John has Tourette’s syndrome, and those outbursts are involuntary – he can’t control them. He apologized if anyone was offended, explaining the film I Swear is about living with this condition. Honestly, though, the way the apology was worded felt a little off, especially since they were editing other parts of the show. It just didn’t sit right with me.

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Released in 2022, the film didn’t immediately find an audience on its streaming platform, overshadowed by a large number of new releases and licensed content. However, according to FlixPatrol, it eventually climbed into the top 10 near the end of the month.

After the incident, Davidson decided to leave the show. In a statement, he explained that he’s dedicated his life to supporting people with Tourette’s and promoting empathy, and he plans to continue doing so. He left the event early because he realized his involuntary movements were causing discomfort to others.