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2024 Movie United States Drama, History, Biography 117 min Ages 13+

By: John Ridley With: Derrick Aguis, Tony Renee Bush, Jessica Abrams, Dorian Missick, Ken Strunk

The intimate portrayal of trailblazing political icon Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for President of the U.S, and the cost of accomplishment for Shirley herself. This film will tell the story of Chisholm's boundary-breaking and historic presidential campaign, based on exclusive and extensive conversations with family, friends and those who knew her best.

Filmium rating

62%

Mood

Empowering

Historical

Inspiring

Motivational

Serious

Cast & Crew

John Ridley

Micaela Wittman

Dorian Missick

Mario Rocha

Tiberius Byrd

Chad Willett

Shannon Chappell

Loren Escandon

Clayton Belcher

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Richard Hagerman

Chet Grissom

Jackie Nova

Lance Reddick

Caleb Farley

Destiny Turner

Tandi Fomukong

Michael Cherrie

Cory Hardin

Lucas Hedges

Ken Strunk

Regina King

Jessica Abrams

Elliott Young

Tony Renee Bush

Luis Sebastián Borges

Brandon Meeks

Xavier Mikal

LaShan Anderson

Brandon Knabe

Charlene R. Willis

Rodney J. Hobbs

David Vegh

Gregory Mallios

Michael Petrone

Kearston Hawkins-Johnson

Rob Grant

Brad James

Jessica Brown

Terry Tocantins

Marcellus ''Bassman'' Shepard

Nate James

W. Earl Brown

Shawntae Hughes

Robert Gallegos

Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha

Amirah Vann

Becca Kravitz

Rupert Spraul

Mike Seely

Derrick Aguis

Jason Ridley

Dalton Knoffer

Aaron Coleman

Reina King

Samantha Russell

Kevin Garbee

Allan Anthony Smith

Terrence Howard

Christina Jackson

Ashlyn Porter

André Holland

Amber Hutchins

Miguel Norwood

Adaptation

Based On True Story

Biographical

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Emotional Depth

Realism

Pace

Moderate

Reflective

Steady

Style

Biographical

Dramatic

Realistic

Time-Period

1970S

Early 1970S

Central Conflict

Gender Inequality

Political Barriers

Presidential Campaign

Racial And Gender Barriers

Racial Discrimination

Characters

Black Woman Politician

Congresswoman

Shirley Chisholm

Ending

Historical Achievement

Trailblazing

Historical Context

1970S Politics

Civil Rights Movement

Key Plot Points

1972 Democratic Primary

First Black Presidential Candidate

Plot

1972 Presidential Run

Biographical

First Black Woman In Congress

Historical Significance

Political Struggle

Shirley Chisholm

Setting

1970S

United States

Shooting Location

Cincinnati

United States

Theme

Racial Equality

Trailblazing

Women'S Rights

Genre

Biographical

Drama

Audiences

Adults

History Enthusiasts

Political Drama

Titles

Shirley

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Metacritic 57

Mixed Reviews

Positive Reception

Positive Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 72%

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2024

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