Shirley

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Shirley

PG-13

Released Mar 15, 2024

1h 57m

Drama

Biography

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The story of the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the United States.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dave C

This is the type of biopic we need more of - characters and personalities of huge significance who are lesser known than they deserve to be. A well cast array of talent do the story justice, but there is a lack of energy and emotional drive holding it back from realising its potential

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Steve D

I found it unconvincing because it changed too much for effect.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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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

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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

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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

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Wesley McDonald "Mac" Holder

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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, Royal Ties Productions, BCD Travel
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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