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  1. 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. [4]

  2. 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. The movie specifically focuses on her 1972 presidential campaign bid.

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  3. Mar 22, 2024 · In Netflix’s Shirley, Chisholm (Regina King) tells women in Florida if they raise money for her presidential run, she’ll throw her hat in the ring, and is shocked when advisors tell her the women...

  4. www.imdb.com › title › tt8430598Shirley (2020) - IMDb

    Jun 5, 2020 · A film based on the life of horror writer Shirley Jackson, starring Elisabeth Moss, who takes in a young couple as her literary muse. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the plot and trivia.

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    • Biography, Drama, Mystery
    • Josephine Decker
    • 2020-06-05
  5. 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.

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  7. Elisabeth Moss stars as Shirley Jackson, a famous horror writer who finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple. The film explores Jackson's personal and creative struggles with a stylish and unconventional approach.

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  8. Shirley is a movie starring Regina King as the first Black congresswoman and presidential candidate, Shirley Chisholm. Watch the trailer and read critics reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

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    • Drama, Biography
    • PG-13
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