During the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, host Alan Cumming paused the ceremony to thank the audience for its “understanding” after a series of audible outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson interrupted the show.
One of those outbursts — heard while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage — included the N-word.
Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at 25 and whose experiences inspired the BAFTA-nominated film “I Swear,” lives with tics that can include involuntary vocal outbursts. Addressing the room, Cumming said, “You may have noticed some strong language in the background there. This can be part of how Tourette syndrome shows up for some people, as the film explores that experience.”
If you felt uncomfortable watching it, you’re not alone. If you felt heartbroken, you’re not alone. If you felt angry, confused or unsure what to say,…
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