The Marblehead High School directors of the film “Currently a Paperboy” picked up a check for $1980 for their six sold-out screenings last month at the Warwick Cinema.
“The film performed better than Napoleon at the time,” said Johnny Ray, managing partner at the Warwick.
MHS senior Wyatt Foley told the Current, “We’re using it (the money) to put “Currently a Paperboy” into festivals. And also looking to establish a film scholarship.”
The movie — written, directed and starring MHS students — tells the story of two brothers.
“The older brother, Jackson, is going into his senior year. He plays football, he’s a jock,” Foley explained. “His younger brother, Willard, is just coming into high school, and they don’t get along.”
In an effort to salvage their relationship, their mom forces Jackson to bring Willard out on a Friday night.
“Currently a Paperboy” can now be viewed on YouTube and on the Warwick TV app, which is available on the app store as well as Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV.
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