Miss Virginia is a 2019 American drama film directed by R.J. Daniel Hanna and starring Uzo Aduba in a title role as a struggling inner-city mother who sacrifices everything to give her son a good education. Supporting cast include Matthew Modine, Niles Fitch, Amirah Vann, Adina Porter, Aunjanue Ellis, and Vanessa Williams. The film is based on a true story.[1]
The film was released on October 18, 2019, by Vertical Entertainment.[2]Miss Virginia received mixed reviews from critics, earning praise for Aduba's performance but criticism for muddling the politics of school vouchers.
Miss Virginia was the first narrative production of the Moving Picture Institute,[8] and one of several MPI films that push for school choice programs.[9] MPI has received support from school choice supporter and Republican political donor Rebekah Mercer, who was also previously on its board.[10]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on 14 reviews.[11]