Behind 'SHIRLEY': Regina King, Terrence Howard and Reina King with BlackTree TV

Join Jamaal Finkley of BlackTree TV for an exclusive interview with the stars of Netflix's groundbreaking movie "Shirley," Regina King, Reina King, and Terrence Howard. Dive into the heart of this powerful narrative that brings the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president from a major political party, to the screen. Directed by John Ridley and produced by Regina King, Reina King, Anikah McLaren, Elizabeth Haggard, and John Ridley, with executive producers Jeff Skoll and Ted Gidlow, "Shirley" is a testament to Chisholm's unbossed and unbought legacy.
In this candid conversation, the Kings and Howard share their experiences and insights from portraying these historical figures, their personal connections to the project, and the significance of telling Shirley Chisholm's story at this moment in time. Jamaal Finkley also takes a moment to express his deep admiration for Regina King, whom he regards as his favorite actor, highlighting the depth and dedication she brings to her roles.
"Shirley" releases globally on Netflix on March 22, 2024, offering a glimpse into Chisholm's audacious and boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign. This film not only celebrates her achievements but also reflects on the challenges she faced, both in her political career and personal life, providing a nuanced portrayal of this iconic figure.
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[@momi1610]

So good to see Regina back. She has experienced the unimaginable. She looks like she's in a peaceful place. She was glowing in this interview. I hope she is well, and I hope this film does well. She's one of the greats who deserves it.

[@cynthiamalone9984]

I can not imagine her pain in losing a child but to hear her say in the interview. This was Ian's choice, and she had to accept that he didn't want to be here anymore. That's an unbreakable bond that even in his death loves win.. blessings & prayers to you, Ms. Regina King.❤

[@123nme1]

@@cynthiamalone9984Please take this as coming from a place of Peace love & understanding.. Regina & anyone who’s lost a loved one especially their Child need not to be reminded. We can love her with our words of grandeur & respect without bringing up that certain thing ! I just imagine her reading all the comments being in a good happy space then coming to yours & others alike just to be reminded of this tragic episode of her life. Again I’m not trying to make you feel bad but please consider the thought in mind. ✌🏾un2U

[@olgasmith768]

❤❤❤

[@seanmarks6304]

Oscar for Regina !!!!

[@Tallwater67]

Regina is THE actress of this generation. Brilliant and beautiful and so strong. She has been to hell and back but remains grounded . Have to see this movie !!

[@SeekingGreetings]

Her beautiful beginnings ❤❤

[@elliott801]

I’m so glad to see Regina back.

[@AT-zl6dk]

So Proud of Regina King!! Still praying for her 🌻

[@MsDisneylandlover]

So glad she seems to be doing good. I lost 2 mom's to cancer n recently i lost an older cousin 1st cancer to and sickness. So death is not easy.

[@blacktreemedia]

Be strong. Have faith. The love they have for you will never die. Keep that in your heart

[@deborahgibbs600]

⁠@@MsDisneylandloverTy hi G

[@AT-zl6dk]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍

[@caratinawaiters2590]

These are the kind of movies our generation is ready for. No more color purple. We walk in the color of the future. Yellow Bright as the sun..the future!

[@TheDeRaye]

Can't wait to see this! So glad to see Regina back on the screen and so glad to see Mrs. Chisolm's story being told!

[@Chicago48]

It's on Netflix! DAM!

[@RDramatica]

I cannot wait to watch this movie!

[@odessaallen4819]

I can’t either!

[@kandita7]

I ❤ Shirley Chisholm and screamed when I saw thee Regina King is the actress portraying her. Legend on Legend!!!! YES! I am so excited for this ! Thank You! 🙏🏾

[@sheilaj4645]

Regina looks good! A beautiful black sista😊

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Totally agree. Love her!

[@bluepeter128]

Lovely to see Regina, back. God love her.

[@armani3013]

THE QUEEN IS BACK 👑 God Bless You Ms. King ❤️I’m so excited to see this movie.

[@denisemoody3268]

Blessings to all the cast but Special Prayers and Love Sent to Regina🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿🌹🥰

[@christopherchichester3279]

I would like the world to know that Shirley Chisholm of Bajan and Guyanese heritage🇬🇾🇧🇧.

[@AT-zl6dk]

I had no idea she had Barbados roots 🥹

[@christopherchichester3279]

@@AT-zl6dk Her father is from Guyana🇬🇾.

[@EarthAngel215]

Why do people always have to separate their nationality? The Diaspora is worldwide.

[@umarbentley4953]

Guyana seems like it’s always the secondary issue underdog in someone’s mixed carribean heritage.Rhianna does the same thing,her bajan roots are more evident than her Guyanese.

[@christopherchichester3279]

@@umarbentley4953 Ido agree with you full. You never hear Rhianna acknowledge that part of her roots.

[@SheniceSays214]

I’m so happy to see this because there’s so many others who need to learn about because there’s a wide scope to the history of us.

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Yesss! I’ve been saying the same thing for a long time.

[@wandabryant1275]

I am so happy 😊 too...I just did a profile on Shirley Chisholm for Black History "2024" I felt her personality, strength, and courageousness when I viewed her work, voice, and her presence 💙

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

First, RIP to the great Lance Reddick! 🙏🏽 🕊. Shirley's story needed to be told!! I like this interview and all parties involved. However, I would have liked for the interviewer to circle back and truly engage all three wonderfully talented actors more. Reina barely spoke. I'm so elated to see Regina back, and Terrance is a talented actor. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robbincarter-hopkins2228]

I am both a fan of Regina King and Shirley Chisholm. I have been writing and emailing Mattel to make a Shirley Chisholm for their Signature Barbie collection. I collect them, and when I saw they started making influential women, I started writing them about Shirley. Maybe Regina making this movie will help my campaign!!! Can't wait to see the movie!

[@truelife974]

It's a great pleasure to see the King sisters side by side.

[@allyssahubbard3514]

Regina,Regina....U did what you do with EVERY ROLE u are presented with.. U KILL IT!! Go my sister continue to get all the Flowers and Accolades that you DESERVE!! MY girl is Back all is well in the Cinematic world. God bless you and keep YOU.🙏🏼💕♥️💕

[@anitakeith7539]

So happy to see Regina back. I was and still praying for her. She looks amazing at peace. Looking forward to see this movie and many more with her in them.

[@Chicago48]

Terrence (and regina) still look good. Glad Regina is soldiering on through her loss.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Regina always has the best braids❤

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Yesss!

[@johnsonjoanne4160]

Love me some Terrence Howard , Regina King they are both great actors

[@kynakynard2586]

It's so wonderful to see Regina King 😊

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Love Regina King and Terrance ❤

[@mith5271]

❤❤This is nice to see this beautiful group of people. 😊😊😊 Howard is so handsome

[@mimiaquariusharris6244]

Unsung hero she was awesome!

[@kimberlyknowles5690]

I enjoyed the interview, but would have liked to hear a little more from Reina and her part in the film.

[@khismet]

It's been a pleasure fo see her with her sister and to know as Regina steps back into the spotlight, Reina is with her step by step. This movie is truly about greatness. Queen with Queen.👑💜👑

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

This is a must see for me!

[@peggydobbins8222]

Can't wait to see this movie. Regina is a great actress.

[@lookupandlive365]

I'm so looking forward to viewing this great story about this wonderful woman!

[@denayegreen832]

This was a beautiful interview !! Thank you

[@blacktreemedia]

Thank you for watching

[@estherbradley3218]

I watched SHIRLEY at a private screening. Thank you all for a job well done!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

So good to see Regina and Reina. Wow, haven’t seen her since 227 days.

[@reedykat30]

Looking forward to this one.

[@blacktreemedia]

I am glad you will enjoy

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Me too!

[@delilahkelly8043]

Love to Regina! ❤

[@peaizzme5712]

Welcome back Regina & Terrence the screen has been missing the both of you!! 💯👍🏾👏🏾 I'm looking forward to watching you both be your phenomenal selves again!!🥰🥰

[@cdgates1]

Regina and Terrence were in the movie Ray. Reina was on the tv series What's Happening Now!

[@a_ya_la]

Terrance Howard is fine and very articulate. He is from Chi but went to college in Brooklyn and knows his history. I can not wait for the world to know who Shirley Chisholm is. Congratulations Regina and her sister. Great interview

[@karenjohnson8663]

Can't wait to see this!

[@selahnans_]

Can’t wait to watch these talented people on screen✨

[@jgreen71991]

So.good to.see her face again love regina king my love is still with her for the loss of her son good to.see her

[@resilientred1699]

Excited to see it.🎬🎥🍿

[@cynniemarie486]

Everyone there makes me so Proud and Happy ⚡️✨🌟✨⚡️🌟🌟🌟

[@eles8888]

I am so happy to see Terrence acting again. Of course, it would have to be a credible script for him to accept. More importantly, casting understood he is a valuable actor that takes his worth and craft seriously.

[@dianncollymorebey6814]

I'm looking forward to seeing this movie and I'm so happy to see Regina back doing what she does best. Go bless her🙏🏿❤️

[@shannonbrown7651]

Amazing interview!

[@erykahhoney588]

Very happy to see Regina king again

[@kwardradio6084]

Regina looks Amazing. I'm so happy to see her back. She's still in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏿💙

[@user-jg3je2uo8h]

So very glad to see Regina back my prayers are with her

[@audreylittle2828]

I been waiting to see Howard acting again

[@MsDisneylandlover]

He great actor ❤

[@sirpoppinchuck]

Regina King that my girl so proud of her been knowing her since the 80's when she was on 227 She went to Westchester Hi . her mom was my teacher! I'd see her when she'd visit her mom at school coming from the set I knew her sister Reina too!!!

[@blacktreemedia]

You are lucky to have known her her mom and her sister from young adulthood

[@theinsurancehelper6319]

So good to see Regina King!!!

[@schurrlittle1339]

THIS S A GOOD PLACE TO BE TO SEE REGINA KING DOING WHAT SHE DOES BEST ALONG WITH TERRANCE HOWARD WAS A CLASSIC ROLE FOR THEM IN THIS MOVIE SHIRELY AND I WILL SEE IT!!🥰❤

[@juanderfulm2711]

Liked thid interview. Excited about the film.

[@divadiva588]

I am Bajan by decent I'm so excited to see this movie. I love Regina but it's hard to carry a Bajan accent. It's the story for me

[@bluepeter128]

Oh! Did not know Shirley was from the Islands.

[@paularob2829]

Neither me. Go Bajans 🇧🇧😊

[@jali276]

Yesssss to Regina King playing my Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Soror Shirley Chisholm....unbought & unbossed❤

[@d.martin4047]

Im am greatful for a movie about a great woman. You all are exceptional actors. Blessings to all involved ❤this interview

[@shonybaby9982]

Can't wait too se3 this

[@munichgirl2514]

I always loved Regina King as an actress, but she really grew a lot to excel to the top , I’m rooting for her for an Oscar hi, Love you Regina , can’t wait to see the movie 🎥❣️

[@user-tl2my5ph2r]

Always loved Regina and Terrence beautiful people ultra talented.

[@valeriebillings7248]

Can’t wait! Love this talented cast especially Regina ❤. RIP Lance Reddick 🙏🏽💐. Happy to see Terrence since Best Man. ❤

[@martineterrell1798]

I love them all❤❤❤❤❤

[@theereload203]

Her story is like every woman who is fighting for change and who is starving for impact while being seen as insignificant, not the one who can do it, or why her and not me. When indeed she is significantly impactful in her craft to bring change, shine a spotlight, and look gud while doing it.

[@user-tb4el1sr1q]

The Bible says that the down trodden are the best ones to lead us and I don't know what anything anyone else goes through feels like but I imagine you would lead us to greatest things because you always have since a kid Regina and you're a Queen of Kings 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🥰🥰💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💕🥰🥰💕

[@Suavay5]

You know this going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Regina & Reina King plus Terrance Howard dream team 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@basilicafernandez]

Greatly appreciative for this movie Regina & Reina King. Thank you ❤ for honoring one of Our Bajan Queen Mothers, and the Barbadian Culture.

[@user-wp4jw4wl3u]

Glad to see Regina back love your braids you look so beautiful

[@kimr.5149]

Regina, Regina, Regina!!!! Awesomeness!!!❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Loved the whole cast, Miss Lance Riddick🕊️❤️

[@WhitmoreReads]

❤❤❤ Excited to see this.😊

[@tamekagilliam3924]

I'm glad to see them all back

[@MultiGemgirl]

so glad Regina King is playing this role. Angela Basset, Nicole Kidman, and Regina King are my favorite actresses

[@AprilCampbell]

Terrence is so eloquent.

[@amybrown1185]

So glad to see Ms.king back doing what she loves,may God bless you continuously through your loss 🙏🏿

[@mightymouse151]

We love you Regina❤

[@bridgetbaber6679]

I am so happy to see Regina King back and this is going to be a great movie.

[@lindaleeb1559]

She's one of my favorite female actors He is one of my favorite male actors.

[@geovannigarreck9814]

We love you Regina king🫶🏽🙌🏾

[@shondamoore5811]

Both Twin Sister's acting together ❤️ is Devine. Since 227 having the sister on one episode to acting as adults in a powerful movie. 👸🏾

[@Londunlives]

Glad Regina is back ❤ and rocking ORANGE 🥹

[@216Kevin]

Glad she is back 🧡🙏🏿

[@tonyabest8132]

Can't wait to see this.

[@legayleireland783]

Simply the best and so strong 🙏🏾❤️🌹🙏🏾

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

This is going you’ve a great one for Regina!!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Blessings💜🙏….

[@justjoan4010]

Really glad to see Regina King. Really missed, but totally understandable. Continue peace.

[@karencoleman615]

Terrence you are amazing I knew that when I first met you in Conshohocken at the fruit store early 2000 stay well my friend keep giving us great performances ❤❤❤❤

[@SEA-dx1sv]

Can't wait

[@wandamerriweather1741]

Awesome interview everyone. Praying REGINA FOR Jesus God son continues to give u kingdom strengthen ❤

[@adrenna1973]

Such a great movie. Love Regina ❤️

[@Annjenkins806]

She is a great Actress!

[@user-TM59]

Good to see Regina❤

[@MuctaruKabba]

Fantastic review. Got my interest in the movie beyond the star cast. ⚽

[@KevinLong-jr1zv]

Life can be a lot at times....

[@micheleewing1960]

Congrats Regina you have survtved and came back you have shown it can be done bless you

[@ktammz]

You get a like for just asking about the Bajan accent. ❤🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@blacktreemedia]

lol. Thanks

[@mssandysmall]

Agreed. Most American actors do a Jamaican accent to cover all Caribbean islands...sickening

[@blacktreemedia]

@@mssandysmall well my family hails from America, Curaçao 🇨🇼 and Dominica 🇩🇲, so I have a mixed bag of experiences

[@monnie1027]

Loved this interview!😁👍

[@blacktreemedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tavaresleora4286]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsJuani1969]

I would love to spend a day with Terrance Howard’s head. He may have had bad press but that mind is brilliant with science.

[@blacktreemedia]

Terrence never got bad press from us

[@charleneeason3838]

Didn't know Shirley was from the I slands, they chose one of the best to play Shirley! God bless You Regina King!🙏🏾 My daughter is named Regina! God bless Terrence as well 🙏🏽! Good job! Can't wait to see the Movie!

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

In his head and in life, he is married to a white woman.