This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with Esther Young, the Director of Finance and Administration and the Gala Director for the SOARPRENEUR/JXN Film Festival.

A 1997 graduate of Tougaloo College, Esther joins former classmates Maximus Wright and Candice Love Jackson in living out their mutual love of film and collective passion for community and cultural development via the JXN FILM FESTIVAL. In this episode, Esther focuses on her role at the festival and highlights what attendees can expect at this year’s JXN Film Festival, which takes place in the capital city from July 23 to the 28.

Listen this Sunday at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. The show is also available on major podcasting platforms.