6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
History, Drama • 2024 • 117 min • Teen (13+)
Shirley (2024)
Shirley (2024)
Overview
Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Starring Cast
Regina King • Lance Reddick • Terrence Howard
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Starring Cast
Regina King • Lance Reddick • Terrence Howard
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by chronicling Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking presidential campaign, highlighting systemic racism and sexism, and championing the fight for political representation and social justice for marginalized communities. It portrays her efforts to challenge the established political order and inspire future generations.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The film chronicles the historic presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman. Its narrative centers on the challenges she faced, providing a strong and explicit critique of traditional power structures. The casting accurately reflects the historical figure, with a diverse ensemble supporting the story.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: Medium
The film depicts the personal sacrifices and strains on a marriage when a woman pursues a groundbreaking political career, implicitly challenging traditional gender roles and the prioritization of domestic life.
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational element of Shirley Chisholm's character, providing moral guidance and resilience throughout her groundbreaking political campaign. Her faith is depicted as a source of personal strength and a driving force behind her commitment to social justice.
LGBTQ: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Trans: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Shirley is a biographical film centered on Shirley Chisholm, a historically female figure portrayed by a female actor. Analysis of the film's major characters, based on their historical identities, reveals no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one gender is portrayed on screen as a different gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film depicts real historical figures, including Shirley Chisholm, with actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the individuals portrayed. No instances of characters established as one race being depicted as a different race are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.6
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