Shirley

A film by John Ridley

The intimate portrayal of trailblazing political icon Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for President of the U.S., and the cost of accomplishment for Shirley herself. This film will tell the story of Chisholm’s boundary-breaking and historic presidential campaign, based on exclusive and extensive conversations with family, friends and those who knew her best.

 

 

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Director

John Ridley

Producer

Regina King, Reina King, Anikah McLaren, Elizabeth Haggard, and John Ridley

Runtime

108 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational

Captions Available

English

Language

English

Press

“A fitting tribute to a genuine American trailblazer”

- Screen Zealot

“Regina King transforms into a political powerhouse”

- Philadelphia Tribune

“A Respectful and Well-Acted Biopic That Hints at An Even Greater Story”

- Awards Radar
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Shirley

Shirley tells the story of the first Black woman elected to Congress and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S. It chronicles her audacious, boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign.

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