‘I Swear’: Tourette Syndrome Campaigner Biopic Is Critical Darling

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After world premiering in Toronto last month, I Swear , Kirk Jones ’ biographical comedy drama based on the life of notable Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, released in the UK and Ireland on October 10 via Studiocanal . Upon release, it nabbed an unprecedented 87% ‘Excellent’ comScore PostTrak rating — the most highly rated film by cinema audiences in the UK since records began, above such blockbust