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Shirley 2024
Biographical dramaPolitical drama
Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign is portrayed in this 2024 American biographical drama film. The movie was written and directed by John Ridley and features Regina King as the central figure, supported by Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, André Holland, and Terrence Howard. It focuses on Chisholm's historic election to Congress as the first Black woman in that position. The film opened in limited theaters across the United States on March 15, 2024 before becoming available for streaming on Netflix on March 22, 2024.
Cast
- Regina KingShirley Chisholm
- Lance ReddickWesley McDonald "Mac" Holder
- Terrence HowardArthur Hardwick Jr.
- Lucas HedgesRobert C
- Brian Stokes MitchellStanley Townsend
- Christina JacksonBarbara Lee
- Michael CherrieConrad Chisholm
- André HollandWalter Fauntroy
- Dorian MissickRon Dellums
- Amirah VannDiahann Carroll
- W. Earl BrownGeorge Wallace
- Brad James[[Huey P
- Reina KingMuriel St. Hill
Crew
- Director
- John Ridley
- Writer
- John Ridley
- Producer
- Regina King, Reina King, Anikah McLaren, Elizabeth Haggard, John Ridley
- Cinematography
- Ramsey Nickell
- Editing
- JoAnne Yarrow
- Music
- Tamar-kali
Details
- Production
- Participant, Royal Ties Productions
- Distributor
- Netflix
