We chose Shirley because we realized there were far too many people who didnt even know her name.
The King sisters co-produced and star in the new Netflix biopicShirley, written and directed by John Ridley.
The film was a personal project for the actress, both in terms of its story and cast.
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Her sister Reina stars as Chisholm’s sister, Muriel St. Hill.
marking the first time the real-life siblings have appeared opposite each other on screen.
Showcasing Arthur and other men who supported Chisholm was important to King.
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Chisholm went up against Holder for a leadership role and won before he later became her adviser.
“Regina King is the quintessential actor,” Howard says in the video.
She inspires humanity to become something greater.
Reina King as Muriel St. Hill in ‘Shirley’.Glen Wilson/Netflix
It was something I wouldn’t miss for the world."
There is no American history without Black history," she says.
Shirleyis streaming on Netflix now.
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