
The Boy Can't Help It
Synopsis
A documentary about Tourettes sufferer John Davidson. This is a follow-up to the 1989 TV documentary John's Not Mad focusing on his present circumstances as an adult with Tourettes and the impact the earlier documentary had on his life. The film also follows Greg Storey, an 8 year old who has been diagnosed with Tourettes.
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- Director
- Min Clough
- Original Title
- The Boy Can't Help It
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Min Clough
Department Leadership Roster
Min Clough
Director
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What is The Boy Can't Help It about?
A documentary about Tourettes sufferer John Davidson. This is a follow-up to the 1989 TV documentary John's Not Mad focusing on his present circumstances as an adult with Tourettes and the impact the earlier documentary had on his life. The film also follows Greg Storey, an 8 year old who has been diagnosed with Tourettes.
Who directed The Boy Can't Help It?
The Boy Can't Help It was directed by Min Clough.
Who stars in The Boy Can't Help It?
The principal cast of The Boy Can't Help It includes Josette Simon, John Davidson, Heather Davidson, Greg Storey, Kim Storey.
When was The Boy Can't Help It released and how long is it?
The Boy Can't Help It was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
















