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Shirley

PG-131h 57m2024John Ridley
IMDb: 6.2/10Rotten: 75%
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"Fearless. Fierce. First."

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

HistoryDramaBiography
Underdog1970sBased On True StoryFight The SystemInspiringSocial IssuesInspirationalProvocativeInformativeSincere

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What is Shirley (2024) about?

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

Who stars in Shirley?

Shirley stars Regina King (Shirley Chisholm), Lance Reddick (Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder), Terrence Howard (Arthur Hardwick Jr.), Lucas Hedges (Robert Gottlieb), Michael Cherrie (Conrad Chisholm). The film was directed by John Ridley.

How long is Shirley?

Shirley has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG-13.

Is Shirley worth watching?

Shirley holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of History, Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Shirley?

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