‘I Swear’s BAFTA Controversy, Award Wins, & How to Watch the Movie

The movie I Swear first came out in the UK last September, but it’s just now getting a wider release. It tells the true story of John Davidson, a Scottish man with Tourette’s syndrome, and is played by Robert Aramayo. Made with a budget of around $8 million, the film focuses on Davidson’s experiences growing up with the condition. It’s also a follow-up to a 1989 documentary called John’s Not Mad, which showed what life was like for Davidson when Tourette’s wasn’t well understood. I Swear received positive attention at the recent BAFTAs, though the event is being remembered for more than just the movie’s awards.








