John's Not Mad
Synopsis
John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valerie Kaye
- Original Title
- John's Not Mad
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Valerie Kaye
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What is John's Not Mad about?
John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.
Who directed John's Not Mad?
John's Not Mad was directed by Valerie Kaye.
Who stars in John's Not Mad?
The principal cast of John's Not Mad includes Eleanor Bron, John Davidson, Heather Davidson, Oliver Sacks.
When was John's Not Mad released and how long is it?
John's Not Mad was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 28m.