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Deej

Deej

Inclusion shouldn't be a lottery.

2017•1h 12m
Documentary

Robert Rooy's documentary follows DJ Savarese ("Deej"), a nonspeaking autistic writer and poet. The film explores his difficult early life, his quest for an education, and his advocacy for other nonspeaking autistics.

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Production

Rooy Media LLC, ITVS

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

David James Savarese

Himself

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