I fear that should this film win these BAFTA categories, it will do nothing but enforce the idea that electrocuting tourettic people into neurotypical submission is 'fine', that tourettic actors do not belong in the industry, and that filmmakers can get away with perpetuating dangerous narratives.

Lots of folks disagree with me hugely, but I say that regardless of the fact this story was based on the life of someone in the TS community, perhaps we do not have to settle for representation, but for good representation. We need TS media where the conclusion isn't that our existence is an issue.

For a film that has a story largely focused on finding acceptance regardless of tics, it ends in a documentary-styled promotion for Neupulse which encourages folks to self-administer electrocution to minimise tics. Ethically questionable, yes, but also evidence of poor writing and confused messages

The lead character has Tourette Syndrome. They decided to cast somebody who does not have Tourette Syndrome (or even a tic disorder for that matter) as the lead. Tourettic people were, however, given the 'privilege' of being extras in the background. This does not count as inclusive casting.

This is awesome news! Congrats! 🙌

Also I'm telling myself that refusing to correct typos that happen when I tic should be considered tourettic praxis ha!

This is too real 🤣

This happens to me on an S25 as well 😢