Dir. John Ridley · Starring Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Michael Cherrie, Brian Stokes Mitchell · Music Tamar-kali
“Fearless. Fierce. First.”
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Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
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This film feels like a powerful, sincere journey into a pivotal moment of American history. It's an inspiring, determined look at an underdog challenging the status quo, provoking thought on social issues and the relentless fight for change. The tone is hopeful, yet grounded in the struggles of its era.
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