I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me
I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me | |
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Directed by | Ellen Goosenberg Kent |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Producers | Ellen Goosenberg Kent Beth Aala Tourette Syndrome Association |
Cinematography | Buddy Squires |
Editor | Andrew Morreale |
Running time | 27 minutes |
Original release | |
Release | November 12, 2005 |
I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me is a 2005 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 (since renamed to TAA), and first aired on HBO on November 12, 2005. Ellen Goosenberg Kent is the director and producer, and Sheila Nevins is the executive producer.[1][2]
Children with Tourette's Syndrome discuss the challenges of living with Tourette's, a misunderstood and often stigmatizing condition. They demonstrate some of their
Reception
Described by the
Awards
The documentary received the
The documentary also won a
It was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs.[10]
Notes
- Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
- ^ I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me. HBO. Retrieved on May 9, 2006.
- Cincinnati Enquirer, January 11, 2007. Retrieved on January 16, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" Wins an Emmy. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" nominated for two Emmy Awards. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins a Clarion Award. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins parents' choice award. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins Voice Award. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins a Media Access Award. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- ^ "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" Receives Its First Nomination. Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.