Netflix drops the trailer for biopic film titled Shirley, from filmmaker John Ridley.
Shirley tells the story of the first Black congresswoman in America's history and a political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for President of the United States years ago. It chronicles her audacious, boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign.
The film stars Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michael Cherrie, Christina Jackson, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, and André Holland.
Shirley tracks the dynamic presidential campaign in 1972 run by America's first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm.
Based on her life story rights through an exclusive agreement with the Chisholm Estate, the film offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the most ground-breaking political leaders of our time during a seminal period in modern American history.
Shirley is both written and directed by John Ridley. Produced by Regina King, Reina King, Anikah McLaren, Elizabeth Haggard, and John Ridley. The film is slated for March 22nd, 2024 release.
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