Brains in Danger
Movie · 2017
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Deej
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20171h 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.
Directed by Robert Rooy
Visual gallery
Behind the frames
The cast
Faces behind the story
David James Savarese
Himself
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