DUKE (drama): 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.

Duke was also accepted into the Napa Valley Film Festival 2018 and will screen in November NVFF18 WEBSITE and also the 21st Annual First Glance Film Festival Philadelphia screening in October FIRSTGLANCE WEBSITE Dates Coming Soon!

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

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