Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North America distribution rights to Miss Virginia, a drama inspired by a true story of a struggling inner-city mother who sacrifices everything to give her son a good education. Unwilling to allow her son to stay in a dangerous school, she launches a movement that could save his future — and that of thousands like him. This emotional film stars Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Aunjanue Ellis (The Help), and Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty). Writer-producer, Erin O’Connor gives some insight into the powerful film. “The Miss Virginia team is delighted to partner with Vertical in bringing the inspiring true…