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Black Joy Film Fest: Shirley
September 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Shirley! This event will showcase the film Shirley, highlighting the resilience and triumphs of Black joy. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel inspired as we come together to honor the beauty of our community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and support Black creatives. See you there!
SYNOPSIS:
Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. The film stars Regina King in the title role, alongside Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, André Holland, and Terrence Howard.
PG-13 | 1h 58m