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Mar 22, 2024 · NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina King and John Ridley, star and director of the biopic Shirley which celebrates Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress.
- Ailsa Chang
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Mar 26, 2024 · Former U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1972 run for president is the subject of the Netflix biopic, “Shirley,” that was released on March 22, 2024.
Mar 22, 2024 · W hile Shirley Chisholm made American history as the first Black woman presidential candidate, she is not a household name on par with figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. Netflix...
Mar 23, 2024 · The inspirational biopic Shirley is now streaming on Netflix. As you watch it, you might be wondering whether Shirley is based on a true story. Read on to learn about Shirley Chisholm’s...
Mar 23, 2024 · The Netflix biopic follows Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1972 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Here’s what’s truth and what’s bluster.
- Ellin Stein
Shirley Chisholm shattered glass ceilings in Congress, but the film 'Shirley' doesn't quite move the needle in the biopic genre. It's an earnest, straight-forward film, buoyed by a stand-out performance by Academy Award-winner Regina King.
Feb 20, 2024 · Shirley is a new biopic recounting the story of Shirley Chisholm and starring Regina King. Here’s everything we know about the movie.