Shirley Chisholm is getting her own movie Shirley, which will be available on Netflix. The first trailer has now appeared online and can be seen below.
If you don't know who Chisholm is, she was an influential American politician and activist. She was also the first black woman elected to the United States Congress and served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983.
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Chisholm wanted to bring about more change, and in 1972 she ran for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, making her the first black person and the first woman ever to do so for a major political party in the United States.
This is what the film will mainly be about. Chisholm was also known as an advocate for civil rights, gender equality, and social justice. Her political career and activism had a lasting impact on American politics.
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The lead role was played by Oscar winner Regina King, also known If Beale Street could talk. Other important roles are played by Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges and the lover John WickStar Lance Reddick, who passed away last year. Watch the first clip below.
