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I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me
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Wikipedia article
'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.[https://web.archive.org/web/20060623020238/http://www.hbofamily.com/programs/whole_family/tourettes.html?ntrack_para1=insidehbo2_text I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me.] HBO. Retrieved on May 9, 2006.
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.
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. Retrieved on January 16, 2007.
Awards
The documentary received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program, tying with the Disney Channel movie 'High School Musical'.[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.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 4, 2007. It was nominated for 2006 Emmy Awards in two categories: Outstanding Children's Program, and Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction ProgrammingSingle-Camera Productions.[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.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
The documentary also won a Clarion Award from The Association for Women in Communications in the category "TV Children's Educational ProgramTarget Audiences ages 11 and up."[http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/Clarionaward1006.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins a Clarion Award.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007. It also won a Parents' Choice Award,[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.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007. a Voice Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),[http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/VOICE-award.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" wins Voice Award.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007. and a Media Access Award, recognizing those who use their medium to increase public awareness and understanding.[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.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
It was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs.[http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/DGA_award.htm "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me" Receives Its First Nomination.] Tourette Syndrome Association. Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
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