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.

Cast (10)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Shannon Merrill Brown

James Wilson

Sonny Marinelli

Brian Keating

Gisla Stringer

Crystal

Obba Babatundé

Reginald

Asya Branch

Tammy

D

Dominic Arvielo

Puckett

Jeremy Isaiah Earl

Ray Ray

G

GiGi Marie Gaines

Aunt Tiny

Lance E. Nichols

Dr. Allen

Gogo Lomo-David

King

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