I Swear’s Peter Mullan on importance of acceptance when ‘governments are making us intolerant’
Peter Mullan emphasises importance of tolerance at I Swear premiere
- Peter Mullan emphasised the importance of acceptance and tolerance at the London premiere of his film, I Swear, on Monday, 29 September 2025.
- Speaking to The Independent, Mullan discussed his character Tommy Trotter, a kind teacher who mentored Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson.
- He said that the film's key takeaway is tolerance, urging people not to judge others by what they say but by what they do.
- Mullan criticised world leaders for promoting intolerance and blaming those who are different, a view supported by co-star Shirley Henderson.
- Watch the video in full above.