Shirley
Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. The film stars Regina King in the title role, alongside Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, André Holland, and Terrence Howard.
Plot
Shirley Chisholm, shortly after being elected as the first Black woman to the United States Congress for Brooklyn, immediately butts heads. Firstly, one of her colleagues essentially bullies her daily by marvelling to her that they all receive the same high salary. Then she protests that, as a new congressperson, she is automatically assigned to an agricultural commitee although she represents an urban borrough. Shirley is informed that a new congressperson she is expected to tow the line.
More details
author | John Ridley |
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director | John Ridley |
editor | JoAnne Yarrow |
events | Shirley Chisholm |
genre | drama political |
keywords | 1972 democratic national convention black panther party black panthers brooklyn campaign manager democratic party dnc inspire law student meet new york times run for president of the united states in 1972 the new york times |
musicBy | Tamar-kali |
producer | Anikah McLaren Elizabeth Haggard John Ridley Regina King Reina King |
productionCompany | Participant Royal Ties Productions |
publisher | Netflix |
recordedAt | Cincinnati |
theme | biographical biographical drama |