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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 already the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. It stars Regina King in the titular role, alongside Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, André Holland, Terrence Howard.
Shirley is scheduled to be released on Netflix on March 22, 2024.
Cast
- Regina King as Shirley Chisholm
- Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald “Mac” Holder
- Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr.
- Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb
- Brian Stokes Mitchell as Stanley Townsend
- Christina Jackson as Barbara Lee
- Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm
- André Holland as Walter Fauntroy
- Dorian Missick as Ron Dellums
- Amirah Vann as Diahann Carroll
- W. Earl Brown as George Wallace
- Brad James as Huey P. Newton
- Reina King as Muriel St. Hill
Production
In February 2021, it was announced that a biographical film based on the life and career of Shirley Chisholm was in development, with Regina King cast in the eponymous role and John Ridley directing and writing the screenplay.
In December 2021, Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, André Holland, Terrence Howard, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, and Ethan Jones Romero joined the cast. Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brad James, and Reina King ultimately rounded out the cast.
As of December 7, 2021, filming had begun in Cincinnati.
Release date
Shirley is scheduled to be released in the United States by Netflix on March 22, 2024.
Where to watch and download?
Shirley 2024 film will be available for streaming and download in the Netflix app or website.
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