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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. [4]
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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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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...
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.
Jun 5, 2020 · A film based on a book that fantasizes about the life of horror writer Shirley Jackson, who takes in a young couple and inspires her next book from their relationship. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Odessa Young, directed by Josephine Decker.
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Elisabeth Moss stars as Shirley Jackson, a famous author who struggles with creativity and mental health. The film explores her relationship with her husband, a young couple, and her fictional characters in a style inspired by her own writing.
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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...
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