Deej
“Inclusion shouldn't be a lottery.”
2017•1h 12m•Released
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.
Director
Robert Rooy
Studio
Rooy Media LLC
Cast
David James Savarese
Himself
Production
Company
Rooy Media LLC
Company
ITVS
Producer
David James Savarese
Producer
Robert Rooy
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