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“Dead Deer High”: Cinetopia International Film Festival
May 13–17. This annual festival features narrative feature-length films and documentaries that recently premiered at international festivals such as Sundance and Berlin. Screenings are over 5 days at 2 local venues: Michigan Theater (Michigan) & State Theatre (State). Individual tickets, TBA; festival passes, $125–$150; in advance online at marquee-arts.org/cinetopia & at the Michigan Theater, and at the door.
“Dead Deer High” (Jo Rochell, 2026). In this drama, a once-brilliant high school slam poetry team has lost its voice and must find it again on a national stage. Followed by Q&A with the director, writer, and 2 cast members. Michigan (Fri. 2:45 p.m. & Sun. 11:45 a.m.).
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