DUKE (drama): Duke is going to Cannes Film Festival 2019 and has been officially selected for the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase! American Pavilion To Celebrate Diversity At Cannes With Emerging Filmmaker Showcase: Deadline Hollywood Article

Screenings debut at the Croisette:
– Tuesday May 21, 4pm – 6:15pm: American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase (followed by a Q&A)
– Wednesday May 22, 4pm: Palais G – at Marché du Film (followed by a Q&A)

A 17-year old teenager with severe autism fights his way to show everyone that he is capable of learning and studying with other students. This touching indie film written by Thiago Dadalt and Dru Miller and directed by Thiago Dadalt is based on a true story. Jeff portrays Joseph Peters, Duke’s father, who is skeptical about the communication abilities of his autistic son. Joseph lives in a troubled marriage due to his wife Brenda’s obsession with their son.

“When a nonverbal autistic teen’s family is falling apart, he must find his voice to keep them together.”

DUKE – Trailer from D. ELLEN MILLER PRODUCTIONS LLC on Vimeo.