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Shirley

2024-03-15 · 117 min · ★ 6.6

History · Drama

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.

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Directors
John Ridley
Production companies
Participant, Royal Ties Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Regina KingRegina KingShirley Chisholm
Lance ReddickLance ReddickWesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder
Terrence HowardTerrence HowardArthur Hardwick Jr.
Lucas HedgesLucas HedgesRobert Gottlieb
Michael CherrieConrad Chisholm
Brian Stokes MitchellBrian Stokes MitchellStanley Townsend
Christina JacksonChristina JacksonBarbara Lee
André HollandAndré HollandWalter Fauntroy
Dorian MissickDorian MissickRon Dellums
Reina KingMuriel St. Hill
Amirah VannAmirah VannDiahann Caroll
W. Earl BrownW. Earl BrownGeorge Wallace
Brad JamesBrad JamesHuey Newton
Charlene R. WillisRuby St. Hill
Ken StrunkKen StrunkCongressman McCormack
Becca KravitzBeth
Cory HardinCory HardinKlosterman
Rob GrantArnold Pinkney
Gregory MalliosGregory MalliosOly Clark
Micaela WittmanMicaela WittmanMaggie

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