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Film Crew Following North High Football Team Remembers Deshaun Hill

Hill, who was shot and killed near a bus stop on Minneapolis' north side Wednesday, was a focal point of the series, the producer said.

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February 12, 2022

The documentary film crew spotlighting the Minneapolis North High School football team will now use their upcoming series to honor the life of Deshaun Hill Jr.

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Hill, who was shot and killed near a bus stop on Minneapolis’ north side Wednesday, was a focal point of the series, said producer Charles Box.

“He wasn’t a kid of many words, but his actions on the field spoke for his ability and his talent,” said Box, who has been working on the documentary since August. “I believe off the field the exact same thing. Just the antics and who he was with his friends spoke volumes. Even with us. We became like family.”

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