Shirley: Preview Screening and Conversation
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It’s Chicago Humanities movie night at the historic Davis Theater with a special preview screening of the Netflix drama film Shirley, followed by a conversation with the film’s rising star Christina Jackson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League Karen Freeman-Wilson and Obama Foundation Executive VP/Chief Legal and People Officer Alfreda Bradley-Coar, moderated by WBEZ reporter, Natalie Moore.
Oscar-winning actor Regina King stars as political icon Shirley Chisholm in the film Shirley, written and directed by fellow Oscar winner, John Ridley (12 Years a Slave). The film celebrates the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her 1972 trailblazing run for president of the U.S. King’s transformative portrayal of Chisholm is complemented by a star-studded ensemble including Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Terrence Howard. The film releases globally on Netflix Friday, March 22nd.
Movie Screening: 6:30-8:30 pm
Conversation with Christina Jackson 8:30-9:30 pm
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Christina Jackson
Christina Jackson most recently starred as the female lead opposite Glenn Powell and Jonathan Majors in the Sony pict...
Natalie Moore
Lecturer, Reporter
Natalie Y. Moore is a senior lecturer and director of audio journalism programming.
The Chicago native is known...
Karen Freeman Wilson
Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a pas...
Alfreda Bradley-Coar
Alfreda Bradley-Coar serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer for the Obama Foundation. Alf...
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Shirley: Preview Screening and Conversation
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