Mississippi Scholar (2024)
A young man fights for the one thing that can get him out of life's vicious cycle: an education. James Wilson is a gifted scholar living in a dark world surrounded by human obstacles. Fighting within his inner circle threatens his chance. James' teacher pries to see what his future can hold, but tragedy strikes, and it is enough to make James doubt it all.
Director: Marcus Bleecker
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Shannon Merrill Brown as James Wilson |
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Sonny Marinelli as Brian Keating |
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Gisla Stringer as Crystal |
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Obba Babatundé as Reginald |
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Asya Branch as Tammy |
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Dominic Arvielo as Puckett |
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Jeremy Isaiah Earl as Ray Ray |
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GiGi Marie Gaines as Aunt Tiny |
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Lance E. Nichols as Dr. Allen |
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Gogo Lomo-David as King |
| Directing | Marcus Bleecker | Director |
| Writing | Obba Babatundé | Writer |
| Writing | Marcus Bleecker | Writer |
| Writing | P.J. Leonard | Story |
| Writing | Carly Parsons | Story Editor |