In the United States, with the presidential campaign well underway, the brand-new biopic "Shirley" spotlights the remarkable story of a presidential candidate and political trailblazer. Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress, and in 1972 became the first to run for president. She often was the only woman in the room, and her campaign was met with some resistance. But these issues never slowed her down. Academy Award-winning actor and director Regina King takes on the challenge of portraying this American icon. She joins Michel Martin to talk about it.

Originally aired on March 25, 2024

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