Shirley (2024)
Fearless. Fierce. First.
Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Director: John Ridley
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: March 15, 2024
Cast
- Regina King - Shirley Chisholm
- Lance Reddick - Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder
- Terrence Howard - Arthur Hardwick Jr.
- Lucas Hedges - Robert Gottlieb
- Michael Cherrie - Conrad Chisholm
- Brian Stokes Mitchell - Stanley Townsend
- Christina Jackson - Barbara Lee
- André Holland - Walter Fauntroy
- Dorian Missick - Ron Dellums
- Reina King - Muriel St. Hill
Screenplay
Music: Tamar-kali
Cinematography: Ramsey Nickell
Editing: JoAnne Yarrow
Production: Participant, Royal Ties Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, The Underdogs Triumph: Sports Inspiration, Underdog Triumphs, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
underdog, 1970s, based on true story, fight the system, inspiring, social issues, inspirational, provocative, informative, sincere
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shirley about?
- Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
- Who directed Shirley?
- Shirley was directed by John Ridley.
- Who stars in Shirley?
- Shirley stars Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Michael Cherrie, Brian Stokes Mitchell.
- How long is Shirley?
- Shirley has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Shirley?
- Shirley is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Shirley produced?
- Shirley was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shirley?
- The themes of Shirley include: Inspiring True Stories, The Underdogs Triumph: Sports Inspiration, Underdog Triumphs, Social Commentary and Reflection.