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Shirley (2024)
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Synopsis
Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to congress in the United States
In 1968 in the United States, segregation had only just been legally dismantled and tensions were far from subsiding. In steps Shirley Chisholm, a remarkable woman who went on to become the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, and the first black woman to run for the office of President of the United States. Revolutionising history, and paving a way for future generations in politics, Shirley Chisholm’s story is finally told.
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12 Years a Slave director brings the story of Shirley Chisholm to the screen for Netflix
Shirley is an American biopic produced by Royal Ties Productions and Participant Media for Netflix. The film is based on the real life of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to congress in the US. Her estate reached an exclusive agreement with the studios and filmmakers and supplied important details about her life. The film is written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley, who is known for writing 12 Years a Slave, Ben Hur, and Red Tails.
Multi-award-winning actress Regina King steps into the role of Shirley Chisholm. King is known for her roles in The Harder They Fall, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Watchmen. She is joined by Andre Holland (Selma, Moonlight), the late Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, W. Earl Brown, Christina Jackson, and Lucas Hedges.
Production News
- February 17, 2021
- It is first reported that a film about Shirley Chisholm is in production, with Participant Media on board to produce and Regina King is confirmed as the titular role. John Ridley is confirmed to be writing and directing the film. (Source: Deadline)
- August 3, 2023
- It is announced that Shirley will be released in 2024, instead of the previously forecast 2023. (Source: ScreenRant)
- February 19, 2024
- Netflix release a trailer for Shirley, revealing Regina King's portrayal of the iconic first Black candidate for president of the United States. (Source: Deadline)
- March 22, 2024
- Shirley premieres on Netflix.
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