About SHIRLEY
SHIRLEY tells the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S. It chronicles her audacious, boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign.
DIRECTOR: John Ridley
WRITTEN BY: John Ridley
PRODUCERS: Regina King and Reina King, Anikah McLaren and Elizabeth Haggard, John Ridley
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jeff Skoll and Ted Gidlow
CAST: Regina King, Lance Red****, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, Brad James, Reina King with André Holland and Terrence Howard
This interview features bookcover artwork by author DONNA EARL.
Donna's first book "When I Close My Eyes is available on Amazon
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Chester, PA is a tortured city known only to her through whispered conversations. Surrounded by brick dwellings of historic value, there are cracks and crevices in the foundation of her life that threaten to tear it down. Born in West Philadelphia living on Delancey Street, life for Ruth Walters, through the eyes of those on the outside, was filled with fun times. Eating water ise, playing in the woodpile and jumping rope are humble beginnings of a memorable childhood. However, on the inside, through the eyes of those within, there was a low rumble, that after a night of drinking and dancing, erupted into a tragic accident that leaves encertainty in the Walters' home. The whispers became loud and clear when she is forced to leave Philly to find out first-hand the perils of the City of Chester. In a short amount of time, her life nearly spins out of control until......
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Tuesday, April 2nd 2024 at 6:25AM
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