Mississippi Scholar
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montclair, NJ
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Bleecker
- Screenplay & Story
- Obba Babatundé, Marcus Bleecker, P.J. Leonard, Carly Parsons
- Original Title
- Mississippi Scholar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Bleecker
Obba Babatundé, Marcus Bleecker, P.J. Leonard, Carly Parsons
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Marcus Bleecker
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Obba Babatundé
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Marcus Bleecker
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What is Mississippi Scholar about?
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.
Who directed Mississippi Scholar?
Mississippi Scholar was directed by Marcus Bleecker.
Who stars in Mississippi Scholar?
The principal cast of Mississippi Scholar includes Shannon Merrill Brown, Sonny Marinelli, Gisla Stringer, Obba Babatundé, Asya Branch.
When was Mississippi Scholar released and how long is it?
Mississippi Scholar was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.