"Uncovering the Truth: Fact-Checking Netflix's 'Shirley' Biopic on Shirley Chisholm"

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"Uncovering the Truth: Fact-Checking Netflix's 'Shirley' Biopic on Shirley Chisholm"
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Netflix's biopic "Shirley" follows Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, highlighting her trailblazing efforts and political challenges. The film portrays key events such as Chisholm's confrontation over committee assignments, her controversial visit to George Wallace in the hospital, and her meeting with Huey Newton for the Black Panther Party's endorsement, offering a blend of truth and dramatization of historical events.

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