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Me and Another Me - Living with Tourette Syndrome -

DOCUMENTARY 2024 46 minutes Episode(s): 1 english English
2025 WorldMediaFestivals Silver
2025 WorldMediaFestivals Special Award: Global Awareness
2025 US International Awards: Silver


This program confronts the hidden struggles of Tourette's syndrome in Japan, a neurological condition marked by involuntary tics that affect many yet remain widely misunderstood. Through the insights from experts and personal accounts and the poignant stories of individuals like Reon, a delivery driver with constant vocalizations, and Takunari, whose severe motor tics impact every aspect of his life, the film reveals the daily battles for acceptance and normalcy. By showcasing the diverse realities of nearly 30 patients, it challenges misconceptions and urgently calls for a more understanding and inclusive society for those living with this enigmatic "devil's disease."


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