After becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress, a determined Chisholm states, “I don’t think I’m special, I just want to remind people what’s possible.” A new film, Shirley, celebrates Chisholm’s legacy as a staunch advocate for equal rights.
In talking about the production of the film in 2021, King said, “Shirley Chisholm’s fearless determination has been an inspiration to so many of us, and with this film, we hope to inspire many generations to come.”
Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm in SHIRLEY.
The movie was written and directed by John Ridley, who won an Oscar for his screenplay 12 Years a Slave. The cast of Shirley includes Regina King as Chisholm, alongside Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, Brad James, Reina King, André Holland, and Terrence Howard.
Delve into the historical narrative of Shirley Chisholm’s remarkable journey on March 22, 2024 when the film is released on Netflix.
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