“Marvel’s Behind the Mask” Film Screening + Q&A with John Jennings

Join us at The MAX for a special screening of Marvel’s Behind the Mask, featuring John Jennings, and presented in partnership with the Mississippi Film Society.

Explore the evolution of heroes and representation through the lens of Marvel history. The evening kicks off with a statewide filmmaker meetup hosted by Film Mississippi, offering local film industry folks a chance to connect, network, and share ideas before the feature presentation. Following the screening, stick around for an engaging Q&A session with acclaimed artist, scholar, and cultural curator John Jennings, facilitated by Ryan Parker of the Mississippi Film Society.

Event schedule:

5 pm: Statewide Filmmaker Meetup (Hosted by Film Mississippi)
6:30 pm: Feature Presentation – Marvel’s Behind the Mask
Post-Screening: Q&A with John Jennings

• Time Field: 6:30 pm
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• Event End Time: 8:00 pm
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• Event Website: https://www.msarts.org/events/marvels-behind-the-mask-film-screening-qa-with-john-jennings/?occurrence=2026-10-01
• Event Contact Name: Jeremy Sollie
• Event Contact Email: jeremy@msarts.org
• Event Contact Phone: 601-581-1550
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