Deej
Inclusion shouldn't be a lottery.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
2017-10-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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