John's Not Mad(1989)

John's Not Mad is a 1989 BBC documentary that follows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels, Scotland, living with severe Tourette syndrome. The film examines how John, his family, and his tight-knit community navigate daily life while contending with a widely misunderstood neurological condition. Through intimate observation, the documentary reveals the personal struggles and resilience required to manage Tourette's in an era of limited public awareness. The film was later ranked among the 50 Greatest Documentaries in a British public poll, cementing its status as an important and compassionate portrait of disability and acceptance.