Biography sweeps favorites on Netflix

After setting a trend with the romantic comedy “An Irish Wish,” Netflix has opted for a biopic that has quickly positioned itself in user preferences.

This is “Shirley”, a film written and directed by John Ridley, based on a historical case in US politics. Since its premiere, it has quickly become one of the most viewed titles on the service. Headed by the amazing Regina King, it quickly became a real hit on the most popular streaming platform.

Netflix's official synopsis reads: “After becoming the first black congresswoman in the United States, Shirley Chisholm mounts a bucking presidential campaign in the 1972 election.”

It is a biographical film that tells the life and struggles of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman in Congress and presidential candidate in the history of the United States. The production is a immersion into the heart of the historic 1972 election campaign, which faced challenges such as misogyny and racial discrimination, running through the Democratic Party.

The story is set in the early 1970s and focuses on the details of Chisholm's presidential campaign, highlighting the adversity she faced as a candidate. Among the most prominent challenges are the hostility of some members of his sect and the media’s exclusion of him during the crucial stages of the campaign.

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