Racism or Tourette syndrome? An outburst at the BAFTAs has the internet in a fury

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Charity hopes British film on Tourette syndrome will shine light on condition after BAFTA win

The vice chair of a charity supporting people with Tourette syndrome has expressed hope that a film telling the story of one ...
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BBC and Tourette syndrome advocate apologize to 'Sinners' stars for racial slur during BAFTA awards

John Davidson, a Scottish campaigner for people with Tourette syndrome, who inspired the BAFTA-nominated film “I Swear,” said in a statement Monday that he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my ...

BAFTA and BBC apologize to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after guest with Tourette syndrome shouted slur

Awards ceremony organizers, and the BBC, which aired the show, received backlash after a clip of the outburst circulated ...

N-Word Shouted At Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo By BAFTA Guest With Tourette Syndrome

The "Sinners" actors appeared on stage to present the first award of the evening when the N word was heard from the audience.

Tourette's Experts Agree There's No Easy Answer to John Davidson's BAFTAs Outburst: 'Tics Are Involuntary'

At the BAFTAs on Sunday, John Davidson, an activist with Tourette syndrome and the subject of the BAFTA-winning film "I Swear," shouted the N-word when "Sinners" stars Delroy Lindo and Michael B.
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BBC and Tourette syndrome campaigner apologize to 'Sinners' actors for racial slur during British Academy Film Awards

BBC and Tourette syndrome campaigner apologize to 'Sinners' actors for racial slur during British Academy Film Awards ...

BAFTA Apologises To Michael B. Jordan, Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ After Offensive Slur Incident

BAFTA issues apology to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after offensive slur heard during ceremony, taking full ...
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BBC apologises for airing BAFTA racial slur made by guest with Tourette's

LONDON - The BBC apologised on Monday for failing to edit out a racial slur from its broadcast of Britain's top movie awards, after a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted out while two Black actors ...