| Shirley | |
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| Directed by | John Ridley |
| Written by | John Ridley |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ramsey Nickell |
| Edited by | JoAnne Yarrow |
| Music by | Tamar-kali |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Shirley is an upcoming American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was already the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. It stars Regina King in the lead role, alongside Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, W. Earl Brown, and André Holland.
Shirley is scheduled to be released on Netflix on March 22, 2024.
In February 2021, it was announced that a biographical film based on the life and career of Shirley Chisholm was in development, with Regina King cast in the eponymous role and John Ridley directing and writing the screenplay.[1][2]
In December 2021, Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, André Holland, Terrence Howard, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, and Ethan Jones Romero joined the cast.[3] Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brad James, and Reina King ultimately rounded out the cast.[4]
As of December 7, 2021, filming had begun in Cincinnati.[5]
Shirley is scheduled to be released in the United States by Netflix on March 22, 2024.[4][6]
