Deej
“Inclusion shouldn't be a lottery.”
Synopsis
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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DEEJ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-27
Top Cast
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- Director
- Robert Rooy
- Original Score
- David Majzlin
- Original Title
- Deej
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Rooy Media LLC, ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rooy
David Majzlin
Robert Rooy, James Rutenbeck
Jeanne Jordan, Robert Rooy, David James Savarese, Steven Ascher
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rooy
Producer
David Majzlin
Original Music Composer
David James Savarese
Producer
Robert Rooy
Director
Robert Rooy
Editor
James Rutenbeck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deej
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What is Deej about?
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.
Who directed Deej?
Deej was directed by Robert Rooy.
Who stars in Deej?
The principal cast of Deej includes David James Savarese.
When was Deej released and how long is it?
Deej was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Deej?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deej was composed by David Majzlin.