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A UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEEK SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM  AND NEW MEDIA  PRODUCTION

About the Documentary

'Casinos in Mississippi: Worth the Gamble?' to hold first screening

The first screening for The Meek School of Journalism-produced documentary "Casinos in Mississippi: Worth the Gamble?" will be screened for the first time Dec. 9 in the Overby Center at the Meek School.

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"Casinos in Mississippi: Worth the Gamble?" wrapped up production this week. The documentary was directed by Dr. Brad Schultz, a journalism professor at The Meek School of Journalism and New Media.

Filming raps on casino documentary; former CBS News correspondent will narrate

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Production begins for 'Worth the Gamble?'

Production began on "Casinos in Mississippi: Worth the Gamble?" in September with reporters seeking interviews with leaders across the state who could weigh in on the casino industry. The main question: How has the casino industry impacted Mississippi since casinos first came to the state 20 years ago? Was it worth the gamble? And what does the Mississippi casino industry look like today? 

Development

Director:

Dr. Brad Schultz
University of Mississippi



Producers:

Ji Hoon Heo, executive producer; Camille Mullins, Charlotte Roi



Reporters and Videographers:

Tyler Carter, Margaret Collins, Jess Hotakainen, D.J. Jones, Chi Kalu, Giana Leone, Guojuan Li, Ashley Norwood, Marlen Polito, LaReeca Rucker, Ryan Schmelz

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