Regina King is set to portray Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming Netflix movie 'Shirley,' which offers a glimpse into the life of the first Black woman elected to Congress. The film's trailer showcases Chisholm's remarkable journey to secure a seat in Congress, highlighting the challenges she faced as the daughter of a Barbados-born maid and a Guyanese laborer.
Chisholm's struggles to navigate the predominantly White male Congress are depicted in the sneak peek, shedding light on her groundbreaking moments, including her audacious 1972 presidential campaign.