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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Participant Media has promoted three executives to senior vice president. Elizabeth Haggard has been elevated to senior VP of narrative film; Nicole Starr has been appointed to the newly created position of senior VP of content representation and impact; and Rob Williams has been named senior VP of global sales. Haggard will continue to report to executive VPs of narrative film Anikah McLaren and Robert Kessel. As senior VP of narrative film, she will have greater oversight of the day-to-day development and production of the company’s film slate. Starr will report to CEO David Linde. In her newly formed role, Starr will engage throughout the content development process for Participant’s narrative, documentary and episodic content.

As award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss prepared to shoot their new documentary Girls State, they had no way of knowing real-world events would intrude upon the production in a major way. Nor, of course, did their protagonists.

EXCLUSIVE: Executive Producers Abby Ginzberg (Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power) and Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast) are currently in production on a documentary series about influential female politicians titled She Dared To Dream.

A former ABC director of development is taking the network, parent company Disney and John Ridley to court for gender, racial and economic discrimination, claiming they firing her when she complained about the alleged situation.

Selome Hailu “Road House” was the most-watched streaming original title for the week of March 22-28, per Luminate. Based on the 1989 Patrick Swayze flick of the same, the Amazon Prime Video project was watched for 1.7 billion minutes during this viewing window. The week before, “Road House” debuted at No.

Regina King is starring in a new movie with her sister Reina!

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic At a glance, Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign for president was the definition of quixotic. She was 47 years old; at the time, she had served only one term (starting in 1968) as the first Black woman to be elected to Congress. (Her district centered on the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn.) To say that Chisholm wasn’t a seasoned Washington, D.C., player would be putting it mildly, and she looked the part of the outsider.

Many may not know the name Shirley Chisholm, but it is not for lack of Hollywood trying to keep her flame alive. The seven-term Brooklyn congresswoman, who became the first African American woman elected to Congress when she won in 1968, also became the first woman and first African American to seek the nomination for President of either major party when she ran for the Democratic nomination in 1972. She defined the word “trailblazer” and her story is indeed inspiring, if also frustrating for all the obstacles she had to overcome in a male-dominated business of governing. Uzo Aduba won an Emmy for her supporting role as Chisholm the 2020 limited series Mrs. America, even as the series itself was focused on conservative gadfly Phyllis Schaffly played by Cate Blanchett. That series touched on the 1972 campaign and thus Chisholm as well, but now, after 15 years of trying, Regina King has realized a longtime goal of doing a movie solely focused on Chisholm. In addition to playing the title role, King is also a producer, probably facing the same stiff odds bringing Chisholm’s life to the screen that her subject faced in Congress, where she introduced more than 50 pieces of legislation during her career and truly made a difference.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor As a proud Brooklynite, composer Tamar-kali will often walk around her neighborhood and see a mural of America’s first Black congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Other times, she’ll take a walk around the Shirley Chisholm State Park and be reminded of an incredible legacy. Chisholm’s story is the subject of “Shirley,” a new film produced by and starring Regina King, directed by John Ridley and coming to Netflix on March 22.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Samara Joy has taken a detour from jazz with her new song “Why I’m Here,” featured as part of the upcoming Netflix film “Shirley” about the first Black congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Produced by and co-written with PJ Morton, “Why I’m Here” sees the 24-year-old singer straying from her jazz roots, playing as a sweeping, anthemic ode inspired by the politician.

What turns a historical figure into a legend? Shirley Chisholm defied the odds to become a force in US politics. Netflix’s “Shirley” tells the story of this American icon, showing the private moments that inspired her strength.

Caroline Brew editor “Do I look like every other politician?” Regina King‘s Shirley Chisholm says in response to being told she sounds like every other politician in the trailer for “Shirley.” Out March 22, the Netflix film tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, and chronicles her trailblazing 1972 presidential campaign. The movie is written and directed by John Ridley, who won an Oscar for penning “12 Years a Slave.” King leads the cast, which is rounded out by Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Terrence Howard, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, W.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Gugu Mbatha-Raw will lead the voice cast of the animated short film “To My Daughter.” The “Surface” star will narrate the movie, which is an adaptation of “This Thread of Gold,” the debut book by actor, writer, filmmaker and UN gender advisor Catherine Joy White (“Black Mirror,” “Ten Percent”). “This Thread of Gold” is billed as a celebration of Black womanhood, weaving a story about resilience that connects Beyoncé, Nina Simone, Shirley Chisholm and Meghan Markle, as well as those throughout history “who resisted in secret through trusted networks.” The film is described as “part guidebook, part exuberant narrative and part poetry.”

As obnoxious as the phrase “cancel culture” might be, it’s not unreasonable to assume that some skits might not have passed the smell test when Hulu’s History of the World Part II was in development.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter 40 years later and Mel Brooks is still raring to go in “History of the World Part 2.” In an exclusive featurette (see below) from the sketch comedy series shared with Variety, the comedy legend says, “I just love getting into the saddle again, and ‘History of the World’ was a great opportunity to explore so many aspects of history that have happened since I did the first one. Enjoy it. Or don’t. I already got paid for this.” The eight-episode Hulu series was released beginning on March 6. Series co-creator Ike Barinholtz said that Brooks “gave us such a great template in the first movie,” with the show featuring a wide range of sketches skewering some of the biggest moments and people in history. Among those featured in the show are the end of the Civil War, the life of Jesus Christ, the story of Shirley Chisholm, and the Russian revolution among many others.

The verdict seems clear: Mel Brooks continues to thrive as the auteur of disorder. Further, his blasphemies on Hulu this week serve as a welcome distraction from the numbing debates that usually dominate Oscar Week.

54th NAACP Image Awards Saturday night, and the 53-year-old gave an impassioned speech for Black Americans to fight against politicians «in Florida or any of the other 50 states» trying to erase Black history.The longtime advocate for families who have lost loved ones to police violence was honored with the award for his efforts in protecting the rights of people on the federal, state and local levels.«I accept this award as greater motivation to continue to be [an] unapolgetic defender of Black life, Black liberty and Black humanity,» Crump said during his acceptance speech. «I promise I will use this Social Justice Award as greater incentive to fight against the legalized genocide of colored people and vow never to stop fighting racism and discrimination when it rears its ugly head.»Addressing Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent moves to block the uncensored teaching of Black history and AP African American history courses in Florida — which is where Crump's practice is located — the attorney thanked those who have fought with him to «make liberty and justice for all a reality.»«I will continue to fight in the court of law, in the court of public opinion,» Crump said.

Loudmouth’s first images are of New York City in the 1980s, startling footage of frothing racism from Howard Beach to Bensonhurst back when Rev. Al Sharpton rose to prominence as an organizer, orator and agitator.

Even as it celebrates its 27 Oscar nominations this week, Netflix unveiled its mega-slate of 86 titles for 2022. That’s far more than any traditional studio this year.

Billy Porter (“Pose”) and Uzo Aduba (“In Treatment”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety‘s Actors on Actors. For more, click here.Uzo Aduba follows up last year’s Emmy win for playing Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in FX’s “Mrs.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorGrowing up, February came chock full of goodness: Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T.

Regina King, who most recently stepped behind the camera for One Night in Miami, has set a new onscreen role, playing pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm. John Ridleywill write and direct Shirley, which will be produced by Participant.

Angelique Jackson Regina King is set to star in and produce “Shirley,” the feature film biopic about Shirley Chisholm, America’s first Black congresswoman.The film, produced by Participant, will be written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley, with production expected to begin later this year.

Also Read: Danai Gurira to Star in Film of Pioneering Presidential Candidate Shirley Chisholm“Shirley Chisholm’s fearless determination has been an inspiration to so many of us, and with this film we hope to inspire many generations to come,” Regina King said in a statement to TheWrap.

Oscar winner Regina King will portray America’s first Black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in the John Ridley written and directed feature Shirley which Participant will produce.

Patti Smith has held a 30-minute inaugural presentation in honour of Joe Biden‘s inauguration, where she performed her classic ‘People Have The Power’.Smith performed the song while a montage played of people who Smith says have “used their voice to create a better future”, including environmental activist Greta Thunberg, the late Shirley Chisholm, and Vice President Kamala Harris.The montage also opens with a tribute to all of the NHS frontline workers who have died fighting the coronavirus

Danai Gurira has landed an exciting new project!

Danai Gurira will play boundary-breaking politician Shirley Chisholm in a new movie aboutChisholm's 1972 presidential run titled The Fighting Shirley Chisholm. The first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968,Chisholm became the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's nomination.

Uzo Aduba's character, Shirley Chisholm, has inspired the actress to «represent the voiceless.» While acceptingher Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie on Sunday night, Aduba wore a shirt with Breonna Taylor's name on it.

Uzo Aduba was awarded the win for best actress in a limited series or movie for her role on Mrs. America during the72nd annual Primetime Emmys.

Uzo Aduba just won her third Emmy, this time for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of Shirley Chisholm in the ensemble biodrama. This marks the actress’ first win outside of . “Wow… wow! Okay… Momma, I won! Oh my god!” Aduba said while accepting her award during Sunday's virtual 72nd Primetime Emmys ceremony.The actress, who was wearing a simple black T-shirt with Breonna Taylor's name emblazoned on it, was visibly stunned by her win.

Ellise Shafer editorThe cast and creators of the FX on Hulu limited series “Mrs.

watch it now on Netflix. (★★★★☆)This FX on Hulu miniseries does a little time-hopping itself, back to the ’70s and the incipient struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment, notably the war of words (and baked goods) between conservative nightmare Phyllis Schlafly and her minions and the queens of women’s rights Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, and Shirley Chisholm, who slowly, tortuously attempt to get the ERA ratified.

tough!” on command is more hip to the times than the times themselves. The new set is in partnership with , an organization that supports women who run for office, aiming to help 250,000 women run for office before 2030.

By Daniel D'Addario

The fight for equal rights is on. With the debut of the FX on Hulu limited series Mrs.