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MASTER SCORE 74.0 / 100
2024·Biography / Drama / History·1h 57m

SHIRLEY

“Fearless. Fierce. First.”

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.

Above the Line
John Ridley·DirectorJohn Ridley·WriterRamsey Nickell·Director of PhotographyTamar-kali·Original Music ComposerJoAnne Yarrow·Editor
Cast
Regina King·Shirley ChisholmLance Reddick·Wesley McDonald 'Mac' HolderTerrence Howard·Arthur Hardwick Jr.Lucas Hedges·Robert GottliebMichael Cherrie·Conrad ChisholmBrian Stokes Mitchell·Stanley TownsendChristina Jackson·Barbara LeeAndré Holland·Walter FauntroyDorian Missick·Ron DellumsReina King·Muriel St. Hill
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
John Ridley·DirectorDonté Bouyer·Second Second Assistant DirectorLeah King·Second Assistant DirectorLibby Minarik·First Assistant DirectorJackson Lipps·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Ridley·Writer
Camera· 1
Ramsey Nickell·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
JoAnne Yarrow·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Tamar-kali·Original Music ComposerMissy Cohen·Music EditorMadonna Wade-Reed·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 5
Dina Goldman-Kunin·Production DesignMegan Coates·Costume DesignDanny Brown·Art DirectionImogen Lee·Set DecorationLaura Dennings·Assistant Property Master
Production· 11
John Ridley·ProducerElizabeth Haggard·ProducerReina King·ProducerTed Gidlow·Executive ProducerAnikah McLaren·ProducerRegina King·ProducerJeff Skoll·Executive ProducerKimberly Hardin·CastingRobb Earnest·Production SupervisorChristian Bustamante·Casting AssociateDanielle L. Ross·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Gary Archer·ProstheticsThitaphon Piraban·VFX ArtistLance Reddick·In Memory Of
By the Numbers
74.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Shirley's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#36322A
#966F49
#505A3E
Mood
Mysterious, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with light brown hair and glasses sits behind a wooden desk, looking directly at the viewer. The desk is cluttered with various objects including a vase”

dramamystery
Key Elements
GlassesDeskVase With Dried FlowersGlass ClocheInkwellLampshade
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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