Shirley

This historical drama follows Shirley Chisholm after she becomes the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. The story focuses on her 1972 campaign to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, marking a first for a woman in American history.

Written and directed by John Ridley, this project is the second film he directed, following Needle in a Timestack and preceding The Corner. Regina King served as a producer on the film and stars in the title role. The supporting cast includes Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Michael Cherrie, and Brian Stokes Mitchell. The production was a collaboration between Participant and Royal Ties Productions, involving a credited crew of 81 and a cast of 103 people.

The movie has a runtime of 117 minutes. Based on viewer feedback, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb from 3,600 votes and a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 93 votes.