Shirley Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Shirley is the 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.

Biography Drama Political

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Shirley.

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  Regina King

  Planes: Fire and Rescue, Our Family Wedding

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  Lucas Hedges

  Waves, Zero Theorem

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  Christina Jackson

  Devotion

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  Michael Cherrie

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  Dorian Missick

  The Burial, Jinn

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  Amirah Vann

  A Jazzman's Blues

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  W. Earl Brown

  The Dead Don’t Hurt , Bloodworth

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  Andre Holland

  Exhibiting Forgiveness, Bones and All

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  Terrence Howard

  Crescent City, Prisoners

Crew Behind the Film

The Shirley behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director John Ridley last directed Needle in a Timestack and Let It Fall. The film's writer John Ridley last wrote Needle in a Timestack and Body Cam.

Director

John Ridley

Screenwriter

John Ridley

Producers

Elizabeth Haggard
Regina King
Reina King
Anikah McLaren
John Ridley

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Shirley movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Shirley movie production.

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