Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley is a 2020 American biographical drama film directed by Josephine Decker and written by Sarah Gubbins, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell, which formed a "largely fictional story" around novelist Shirley Jackson during the time period she was writing her 1951 novel Hangsaman.
Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.
Jun 5, 2020 · A film based on the life of horror writer Shirley Jackson, who takes in a young couple and manipulates them for her next book. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg and Logan Lerman, directed by Josephine Decker.
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- Biography, Drama, Mystery
- Josephine Decker
- 2020-06-05
Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm in SHIRLEY--the story of the first Black congresswoman and her trailblazing run for president of the United States. Dir...
- 2 min
- 1.6M
- Netflix
Mar 26, 2024 · Learn about the true story of Shirley Chisholm, who made history as the first Black woman elected to U.S. Congress and the first woman and Black person to run for president from a major party. The film "Shirley" stars Regina King as Chisholm and explores her personal and political challenges.
Feb 20, 2024 · In Shirley, King portrays the American trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, a politician who made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black candidate to seek a major party's nomination for president.
Mar 22, 2024 · A film about the life and political career of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to run for the U.S. presidency. Starring Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard and Lucas Hedges, directed by John Ridley.
