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I SWEAR (15)

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Director: Kirk Jones
Starring: Robert Aramayo, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake
UK, 2025, 2 hours 1 minute, English

Set in 1980s and 90s Galashiels, this is the true life story of John Davidson diagnosed with Tourette syndrome (TS) at 15. 

Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, Davidson struggled with a condition few had witnessed. TS can involve physical and vocal tics, intrusive thoughts, OCD and swearing, for which John was ridiculed and bullied at school and beaten up as an adult. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition, he found his life's purpose and accepted his MBE from the Queen in 2019. This is a film that manages to be profoundly moving, address social issues and work as a feelgood comedy.

‘…a great performance from Robert Aramayo, full of intelligence and charm’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Best Lead Performance (Robert Aramayo), BIFA 2025
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SCREENING SCHEDULE
GARWAY VILLAGE HALL
BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL
PUDLESTON VILLAGE HALL
PRESTEIGNE SCREEN
Additional Information

Captioned screening (descriptive subtitles) in Pudleston.

Intervals at screenings in Garway and Pudleston.