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Shirley (2024)
1343.+391
54%
6.2 (2.3k)1h 57min
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Synopsis
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer's journey towards equality and power in American politics
Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black female member of Congress in the United States. She also holds the distinction of being the first Black woman to campaign for the presidency. This deeply personal account of her life delves into her conversations with loved ones and close friends, offering insight into her identity as both an individual and a dedicated activist. It traces the unwavering strength and determination that propelled her towards numerous significant accomplishments while acknowledging the personal sacrifices she made along the way. Chisholm emerges as an extraordinary figure in American politics, known for her unwavering commitment to achieving a truly egalitarian society.
Where does Shirley rank today? The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.
The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.
Shirley is 1343 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 391 places since yesterday. In Canada, it is currently more popular than The Immortal Wars: Rebirth but less popular than Day Shift.
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1341. |  Daddy Day Care | +423 | |
1342. |  Day Shift | +536 | |
1343. |  Shirley | +391 | |
1344. |  The Immortal Wars: Rebirth | +516 | |
1345. |  You Are Not My Mother | +521 | |
1346. |  Uncle Buck | +526 | |
1347. |  Cinderella | +468 |
What to know
Regina King portrays real-life Congresswoman in biopic directed by 12 Years a Slave screenwriter
Shirley is a biopic drama film written and directed by John Ridley for Netflix. It is based on the life of the renowned political figure Shirley Chisholm, offering an intimate and insightful narrative. It is made possible through an exclusive agreement with the Chisholm Estate, granting access to personal and significant aspects of her life. Ridley is an Academy Award winning screenwriter, having earned the distinction in 2013 for his work on 12 Years a Slave. He also created the ABC anthology crime drama TV series American Crime which ran for three seasons. Shirley is produced by Participant Media and Royal Ties Productions, the latter of which is the joint production company of star Regina King and her sister, Reina.
Academy Award winner Regina King portrays the lead role of Shirley Chisholm. King is a remarkably talented and distinguished actress, having won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2018 for If Beale Street Could Talk. She is joined by Lance Reddick in one of his final on-screen roles, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, André Holland and Terrence Howard.
Production News
- December 16, 2021
- Netflix has secured the rights to "Shirley," an upcoming film produced by Participant and Regina King's Royal Ties Productions. The star-studded cast includes Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, André Holland, Terrence Howard, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown and newcomer Ethan Jones Romero. (Source: Deadline)
- March 1, 2022
- Filming on Shirley began in Cincinnati beginning December 2021. (Source: WLWT)
- September 5, 2023
- Due to the continuing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the release date for Shirley is pushed until 2024. (Source: Screen Rant)
- February 2, 2024
- The premiere date for Shirley is confirmed to be March 22, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- February 20, 2024
- The official trailer for Shirley released showcasing Regina King as the revered political figure. (Source: Deadline)
- March 22, 2024
- Shirley released on Netflix.
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