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Ever wonder what people with Tourette Syndrome have to deal with?
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of this highly acclaimed documentary movie, this 30 minute documentary is a quirky ride into the world of Duncan McKinlay, a man with Tourette Syndrome. At 7 he noticed what he called a devil in his head that made his life hell. In his teens, it wasn't a question of whether to kill himself, but when. At 19, when he was finally diagnosed, Duncan made researching TS his life path. He's come to understand that his strange ticks are release triggers for the high energy charging through him. At 27 he's a virtuoso at channelling this energy. He's just finished a doctorate in psychology. He's in nationwide demand for his workshops that enlighten and boost the spirits of the 100,000 across Canada who have Tourette's.
Watch the movie online, for free, right on your computer, directly from the National Film Board viewing site
After watching the movie, let us know what you think, and if what you have learned in the movie has changed your perception of Tourette Syndrome.
Ever wonder what people with Tourette Syndrome have to deal with?
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of this highly acclaimed documentary movie, this 30 minute documentary is a quirky ride into the world of Duncan McKinlay, a man with Tourette Syndrome. At 7 he noticed what he called a devil in his head that made his life hell. In his teens, it wasn't a question of whether to kill himself, but when. At 19, when he was finally diagnosed, Duncan made researching TS his life path. He's come to understand that his strange ticks are release triggers for the high energy charging through him. At 27 he's a virtuoso at channelling this energy. He's just finished a doctorate in psychology. He's in nationwide demand for his workshops that enlighten and boost the spirits of the 100,000 across Canada who have Tourette's.
Watch the movie online, for free, right on your computer, directly from the National Film Board viewing site
After watching the movie, let us know what you think, and if what you have learned in the movie has changed your perception of Tourette Syndrome.
