Shirley is a new upcoming biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It has been estimated that Shirley Chisholm, already a 1972 presidential candidate, was the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.
The film stars Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, and Andre Holland. The film is scheduled to be released by Netflix on March 22, 2024.
Official Synopsis: This biographical film about Shirley Chisholm, America’s first Black congresswoman.
Release date: March 22, 2024 (United States)
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
Who Composed by Shirley Soundtrack?
Tamar-Kal: Tamar-Kal composed a song for Shirley’s soundtrack. She is a singer, composer, singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist.
He has previously worked across platforms on another film titled Shirley (2020) about novelist Shirley Jackson.
Shirley Soundtrack List
- Why I’m Here—Samara Joy: This song is from the album Why I’m Here (from the Netflix film Shirley), which the artist Samara Joy released in 2024.
The lyrics of the song include
Bending but never broken
Knocked down, but I kept going
I’ve decided to stand my ground
I will not be moved
And I have no fear
I know why I’m here
Keep an eye out for official announcements, as each new song will be included in the overall soundtrack and add to the movie’s impact.
Official Trailer: Here is the trailer for the film, which gives a glimpse of the film and its characters.
The song stars Regina King as Shirley Chisholm, Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald “Mac” Holder, Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr., Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb, and Brian Stokes Mitchell as Stanley Townsend.
Some platforms can provide a comprehensive list if you want information about the songs in a soundtrack.
You can enjoy it on various platforms such as Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, so watch it if you’re a fan of the show’s music.
These platforms can also give details about the artists and composers working on each song.
