Autism Documentary DEEJ Screening at Webster University January 18th

DEEJ screens Thursday January 18th at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 East Lockwood). The movie starts at 7:30pm.$5 donation suggested (to defray expenses). The screening is co-sponsored by MO-FEAT (Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment). DJ Savarese, the subject of the film,  will be in attendance and available for questions and answers.

Deej won the lottery when his parents adopted him from foster care; He won it again when they included him in regular education. Now, he seeks to help kids much less fortunate than himself by showing people what a nonspeaking student with autism can do. In Deej the camera intrudes on every aspect of Deej’s life. If seeing truly is believing, then perhaps eyes can be opened to the full potential of kids with significant disabilities. Shot over a six-year period, Deej reveals not only what the ideal of full inclusion requires but also what it can accomplish. DJ Savarese will be in attendance and available for questions and answers.