Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Family documentary depicts children's lives with Tourette's.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In I HAVE TOURETTE'S, BUT TOURETTE'S DOESN'T HAVE ME, kids from different age groups and backgrounds discuss their experiences living with Tourette's Syndrome. The documentary follows a group of children, ages eight to thirteen, who demonstrate their tics, discuss both the support and bullying they receive from classmates, explain their experience with medication, and convey their hopes and dreams for their futures.
Is It Any Good?
This important film teaches meaningful lessons, not just about Tourette's Syndrome - but about tolerance, empathy, and perseverance. In I Have Tourette's, But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me, viewers get an inside look at what life is like with the debilitating condition that is often stigmatizing and isolating for those who suffer from it. Showcasing the personal accounts through the lens of children who just want to be accepted and included, the documentary humanizes Tourette's. By shedding a light on a topic that many people know little about but are quick to judge, this documentary takes us one step closer to a kinder, more inclusive world.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about lessons learned from watching I Have Tourette's, But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me. What did you learn about Tourette's Syndrome that you didn't know before? Do you know anyone who has Tourette's Syndrome or a similar condition? How does the documentary teach viewers to treat people who are differently abled?
What is tolerance? What is kindness? Why are these qualities important?
What makes you different from most people? How can you see your difference as a strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 12, 2005
- Network: Max
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Activism , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: August 3, 2022
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