High school drama “Dead Deer High” misplaces its focus in examining the wake of school violence. [SXSW] Dead Deer High, Jo Rochelle, Joshua Roark, Zack Kozlow, Holden Goyette, Kyla Brown, Christian Cruz, drama, Dead Deer High LLC, SXSW,

From @sxsw.com: Though it’s well-intentioned as it seeks to highlight the importance of art and community for the process of healing, director Jo Rochelle’s #DeadDeerHigh struggles as it attempts to balance theme and character.

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ScreenRant presents an exclusive clip from #DeadDeerHigh, having its SXSW premiere at the Alamo Lamar on March 12.

The offbeat, inspirational story deals with a high school slam poetry team struggling in the wake of tragedy.