FULTON — “Mississippi Scholar,” as the title suggests, is a uniquely Mississippi film about a high school senior who faces personal and societal obstacles as graduation approaches.
It was filmed in locations including Baldwyn, Tupelo, the Itawamba Community College (ICC) and University of Mississippi campuses, and received the Best Feature Film jury award at the 2024 Beverly Hills Film Festival.
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