Twitch and Shout provides an intimate journey into the startling world of Tourette Syndrome (TS) told through the eyes of a photojournalist with TS. An emotionally absorbing, sometimes unsettling, and ultimately uplifting film about people who must contend with a society that often sees them as crazy or bad--and a body and mind that won't do what it's told. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder that can cause a bizarre range of involuntary movements, obscene vocalizations and compulsions.

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19 children with TS (ages 7-17) interacting with several teachers in classroom settings; management strategies; information about TS, associated behaviors. 45 min.

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A 10 year old gifted boy (Christopher Marquette) wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor (Carol Kane). With his mother's (Polly Draper) help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar (Gregory Hines). Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease. James McCaffery appears as the older musician's father, who has not really accepted his son's odd behavior. Bill Nunn and Tony Shalhoub also appear as gutter-mouthed bartenders, who get the two musicians together initially.

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This TSA video, narrated by William Shatner, begins with kids talking about what it is like in school and in social situations when they can’t control their tics.  TS and its symptoms are described.  Shatner talks about how bad it feels when people are teased and the importance of taking time to get to know people with TS.  The video introduces an Olympic hopeful with TS who talks to kids about what it is like to have TS.  The message is that while TS can be a disability, you have to try your best and always go after what you want.  Also, that TS is easier to cope with if you accept it and that explaining it to others will hopefully lessen the teasing.  The information in this video is appropriate for adults and kids, with or without TS.  The video was produced more than 10 years ago and does seem a bit dated.

In every school in America, it's likely that at least one child may have Tourette Syndrome. The children are often stigmatized and almost always misunderstood. HBO Documentary originally aired 11/12/05\r\n dispels the myths of TS through the experiences of young people. Extra DVD features include resources for educators, families, children interested in learning more about Tourette Syndrome, information from experts John Walkup, M.D., Susan Conners, M.Ed., and Evan Trost, M.D.

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Adults, teenagers, children and their families ... all affected by Tourette Syndrome describe lives filled with triumphs and setbacks ... struggle and growth. Informative and inspirational. Each vignette also available separately - AV-11a - AV11f. 58 min.

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For those with a new diagnosis of TS, clarifies what TS is, offers encouragement, dispels misperceptions. Excerpts from the "Family Life With TS" video, experiences with TS, comments from medical experts. 35 min.

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Psychiatrist with TS leads an in-depth discussion with a brother and sister, both of whom have TS. They share experiences coping with OCD and other TS symptoms. 45 min.

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Providing guidance to TS families on school advocacy issues. Concrete ideas to ensure the success of the child's school experience.

Product Description: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by unwanted movements and vocalizations called "tics." However, tics are merely the visible and audible manifestations of a complex and powerful force that cannot be witnessed by an observer.

In this documentary, the inner symptoms of Tourette syndrome are revealed and openly discussed by people who experience them every day.

How does it feel to tic? Why can't a person stop ticcing? What causes vocal outbursts and other extreme tics? Are motor and vocal tics truly involuntary? What is going on inside of one's mind during obsessions and compulsions? These questions are answered in detail and much more is revealed about this mysterious disorder as six indivduals with TS take the audience far into the Tourettic mind.