POV

Premiere Date: July 11, 1995

Synopsis

Laurel Chiten shakes it up in more ways than one in an irreverent and humorous portrayal of people with the often misunderstood neurological disorder, Tourette Syndrome. With photojournalist Lowell Handler as a guide, we discover a mix of people who have turned adversity into a source of strength, coping not only with involuntary spasms, but with people's reactions to them.

TAGS: epilepsy, tourette syndrome

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twitch and shout 1995

I watched this in 1995 and I loved it and think of it weekly. It made me completely understand Tourette. I have so emotions about people this desease affects I cannot put it in words. Kudos to the writer and visionary who made this happen

by rachelle from san francisco, california
November 10, 2009, 4:28 AM

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Filmmaker

Laurel Chiten

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Critical Acclaim

A powerful blend of drama, humor and heart... Chiten reveals the full humanity of people who often live on the edge — and on the edges of society.”

— Boston Globe Magazine

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