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PG-13 Released Mar 15 1h 57m Drama Biography TRAILER for Shirley: Trailer 1 List
73% Tomatometer 75 Reviews 71% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
The story of the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the United States. Read More Read Less
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Regina King does a stellar job in Shirley's title role, imbuing this fairly standard biopic with the heart and soul its subject so richly deserves.

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Ronda Racha Penrice TheWrap Not only does [King] don Chisholm’s clothes, adopt her hairstyle, recreate her distinctive smile, and attempt her Bajan-tinged accent, she digs at the core of who Chisholm was in that moment—principled and fearless. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Verne Gay Newsday "Shirley" plays like the last episode of a four-part TV series, and a pretty good one at that. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 8, 2024 Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times Regina King, also a producer of the film, is an inspired choice for the role, and her Shirley is made up of endless strength, kindness and courage. Rated: 3/4 Apr 1, 2024 Full Review Jack Martin Film Feeder Shirley is a well-meaning political biopic that features a strong central performance by Regina King, but a reliance on the same formula as Netflix’s similarly safe Rustin ultimately renders it unmemorable. Rated: 3/5 Aug 5, 2024 Full Review Rory Doherty InSession Film It's an anxiety-inducing relationship drama that dives headfirst into the responsibilities and ethics of creative writing, and I can't wait to revisit it again and again. Jun 13, 2024 Full Review Chuck Wilson Metro Times (Detroit, MI) In a movie overstuffed with men, Jackson and King spark off one another, and share one of the movie’s best scenes. Jun 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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J A Viewer The actors are incredible-retelling of Chisholm career forever cemented Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a stellar performance from Regina King. Love movie's based on true stories. Tim Treakle Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Christian K Wasnt prepared for another full Lance Reddick role, and he was solid as usual. Was wondering what tf Terrance Howard's character was doing the whole time but it gets explain3d in the credits. A very simple and bland bio drama. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Alejandro E The unknown story of who could have been the First Lady of the United States has its charm and it holds up quite well, without reaching exaggerated levels. To kill about two hours with minimal pain. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/05/24 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this movie. It is a great true story and sheds light on a period in our history that has been forgotten. Great acting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review Chawaui D There needed to be a lot more background to try and understand such a historical figure and her journey in Washington. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The story of the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the United States.
Director
John Ridley
Producer
Elizabeth Haggard, Regina King, Reina King, Anikah McLaren, John Ridley
Screenwriter
John Ridley
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Participant, BCD Travel, Royal Ties Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Smoking|Racial Slurs|Brief Violence|Strong Language)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2024
Runtime
1h 57m
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