Shirley

Shirley

Fearless. Fierce. First.

Directed by John Ridley

Produced by Participant, Royal Ties Productions

2024117 min6.6 / 10

An inspiring biographical drama about a pioneering Black woman's courageous fight against systemic barriers to pursue the presidency in 1970s America.

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

Questions people ask

  • Does Shirley end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Shirley scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Shirley violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Shirley sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Shirley easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise11

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Shirley

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shirley

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shirley, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shirley, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shirley, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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