Shirley

Shirley Movie Details:

Shirley Movie Cast & Characters:

• Regina King as Shirley Chisholm
• Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald “Mac” Holder
• Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr.
• Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb
• Brian Stokes Mitchell as Stanley Townsend
• Christina Jackson as Barbara Lee
• Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm
• Dorian Missick as Ron Dellums
• Amirah Vann as Diahann Carroll
• W. Earl Brown as George Wallace
• Brad James as Huey P. Newton
• Reina King as Muriel St. Hill
• André Holland as Walter Fauntroy

Storyline:

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.

About Shirley Movie:

Shirley is an American historical biographical drama film written, directed, and produced by John Ridley. The film stars Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, and W. Earl Brown.

In February 2021, it was announced that a biographical film based on the life and career of Shirley Chisholm was in development. Filming began on December 7, 2021, in Cincinnati.

The final appearance of Lance Reddick before his death

Shirley was released on Netflix on March 22, 2024.