I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me
- I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me
Infobox Film
name = I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me
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director = Ellen Goosenberg Kent
producer = Ellen Goosenberg Kent with the Tourette Syndrome Association
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distributor = HBO
released = 2005
runtime = 27 min
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website = http://www.hbofamily.com/programs/i-have-tourettes.html
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imdb_id = 0756661
"I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" is an Emmy Award-winning documentary film featuring children between the ages of six and thirteen with Tourette syndrome. The film examines the lives of more than a dozen children who have Tourette's, and explores the challenges they face.
The 27-minute television documentary was produced by HBO in conjunction with the Tourette Syndrome Association, and first aired on HBO in November, 2005. Ellen Goosenberg Kent is the director and producer, and Sheila Nevins is the executive producer. [HBO. [http://www.hbofamily.com/programs/whole_family/tourettes.html?ntrack_para1=insidehbo2_text I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me.] Accessed 9 May 2006.]
Plot summary
Children with Tourette's Syndrome discuss the challenges of living with Tourette's, a misunderstood and often stigmatizing condition. They demonstrate some of their tics, and talk about their lives with tics including embarrassing and isolating situations at school and among friends. Professionals and experts offer further information about Tourette's on the DVD.
Cast
Amanda, Aungeni, Colin, Conor, David, Jacob, Jasper, Julian, Kim, Matthew, Michael, Riley, Seth, Veronica and William—children ages 6 to 13 whose last names have been withheld—play themselves.
Reception
Described by the "Cincinnati Enquirer" as "the best simple overview yet of Tourette's", it portrays "thoughtful and eloquent observations" of children coping with the condition.[Holtgren, Bruce. [http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/EDIT01/701110314/1090/EDIT "Truth about Tourette's not what you think."] "Cincinnati Enquirer", January 11, 2007. Accessed 16 January 2007.] ] Awards
The documentary received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program, tying with the Disney Channel movie "High School Musical". [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Emmy_2006_I_HaveTourette.htm "I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" Wins an Emmy.] Accessed 4 January 2007.] It was nominated for 2006 Emmy Awards in two categories: Outstanding Children's Program, and Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming—Single-Camera Productions. [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Emmy_nomination.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" NOMINATED FOR TWO EMMY AWARDS.] Accessed 4 January 2007.]
The documentary also won a Clarion award from The Association for Women in Communications in the category "TV Children's Educational Program—Target Audiences ages 11 and up." [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Clarionaward1006.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins a CLARION AWARD.] Accessed 4 January 2007.] It also won a Parents' Choice Award, [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Parents-Choice-award.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins parents' choice award.] Accessed 4 January 2007.] a Voice Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/VOICE-award.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins VOICE AWARD.] Accessed 4 January 2007.] and a Media Access Award, recognizing those who use their medium to increase public awareness and understanding. [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Media-Access-award0806.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins a Media Access Award.] Accessed 4 January 2007.]
It was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs. [Tourette Syndrome Association. [http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/DGA_award.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" Receives Its First Nomination.] Accessed 4 January 2007.]
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External links
* [http://www.hbofamily.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?ACTION_DETAIL=DETAIL&FOCUS_ID=613187 HBO Viewing Schedule]
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