'Shirley' Review — Regina King Makes Netflix Biopic Into Something More
Netflix's Shirley boasts a powerhouse performance from Regina King as Shirley Chisholm, though the film offers few surprises. Read on for our review.
Political dramas set in the 60s and 70s have taken the world by storm these past few years. From the Oscar-nominated drama Rustin, which Netflix also released, to the numerous Watergate projects, including Gaslit and White House Plumbers. Even Mrs. America, which details the fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, fits the bill. If you watched the last one, you’ll come into Shirley knowing at least a bit about what to expect, as Uzo Aduba won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for embodying Shirley Chisholm — a role that Regina King takes on in this film. I wouldn’t be surprised if much-deserved awards buzz is in her future, too.
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