Although Hilary Clinton became the first woman to win a U.S. Presidential nominee this week, she definitely wasn’t the first to run.
Before Hilary there was Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to congress and the first major party black candidate for President of the United States.
Now her story will be coming to the big screen. According to Shadow and Act, “Roots” actress, Anika Noni Rose has signed on to produce and star in the film.
“How To Get Away With Murder” star, Viola Davis was originally attached to the film when it was first announced back in 2010.
Shadow and Act describes the film, “CHISHOLM embodies the keen sense of justice and community, embracing her fold like a warrior. Always meticulously dressed, pearls in place, watched adjusted to the second, Congresswoman Chisholm metamorphosed to do America’s business.”
As of now there are no further details, but this films announcement has definitely come at the right time.
Source: http://shadowandact.com/2016/06/09/anika-noni-rose-is-attached-to-produce-and-star-in-a-shirley-chisholm-film-currently-in-development/
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