Deej film screening

1701 Wright Street,Madison WI 53704

19 October, 2021

Description

Screening of the film Deej In this first-of-its-kind collaboration between a veteran filmmaker and a nonspeaking autistic, Robert Rooy, the director, and DJ share editorial control as they navigate the challenges of representing autism. With unflinching candor, Deej reveals what it takes to make the goals of inclusion and disability rights a reality. In DEEJ, a groundbreaking, new documentary on autism and inclusion, DJ makes his way through high school and the transition into college, as he confronts the terrors of his past, obstacles to inclusion, and the sometimes paralyzing beauty of his own senses. He embraces filmmaking and poetry, and discovers what having a voice can truly mean. DJ challenges misconceptions of what a nonspeaking student with autism can accomplish. As one of only a few nonspeaking autistics who have been included in regular education settings, he shares his ideas not only about what full inclusion requires, but also the potential it offers to everyone. Scott is the Director of Disability Resource and Testing and Assessment Services at Madison College.