Actress Regina King to star in and produce new feature film Shirley
The feature film biopic is based on the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, during her presidential campaign in 1972. Author: Erin McHugh Updated: 5:20 AM EST February 18, 2021
WASHINGTON Four-time Emmy-winner Regina King will produce the upcoming feature film biopic Shirley and portray America s first Black congresswoman.
The story, based on Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, tracks her presidential campaign in 1972, according to its producer Participant. The film will offer a behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the most ground-breaking political leaders of our time during a seminal period in modern American history.
Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave filmmaker John Ridley wrote and will direct the movie. Currently, he is writing, producing and directing a new limited series Five Days At Memorial for Apple TV+.
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Regina King to Produce, Portray Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic
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Talented and seemingly busy Regina King has been tasked with playing the role of political icon Shirley Chisolm.
Participant, the leading media company dedicated to bringing inspirational stories to the masses that will motivate them to engage in positive social action, has announced that it will produce the feature film
SHIRLEY. The biopic will star Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and four-time Emmy Award®-winning actress Regina King as Chisholm.
“Shirley Chisholm’s fearless determination has been an inspiration to so many of us, and with this film we hope to inspire many generations to come,” King said in a written statement. “To collaborate once again with my friend and mentor, John Ridley, and the team at Participant, makes this decade-long journey even sweeter.”
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