Regina King To Star In, Produce “Shirley” Biopic
Variety, the biopic will center on Chisholm’s historic 1972 presidential campaign. Just four years prior, she became the first African-American woman in Congress.“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 statement.King will produce the film under her company, Royal Ties Productions, with sister Reina Kings.