In 1972, the first-ever Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, launched a trailblazing campaign to become the president of the United States.
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Regina King portrays Shirley Chisholm in “SHIRLEY,” depicting the remarkable journey of the first Black congresswoman and her groundbreaking presidential campaign.
Directed by John Ridley and featuring a talented ensemble including Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, alongside André Holland and Terrence Howard, the film captures Chisholm’s bold and pioneering bid for the presidency in 1972.
Regina King recently had an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, where she opened up about her late son Ian Alexander Jr., who tragically died by suicide in January 2022 at the age of 26.
Reflecting on the past two years, King expressed that “grief is a journey” when asked about her experience.
“SHIRLEY” Now Streaming on Netflix