SCREENING

Shirley

March 14, 2024

Tonight, in partnership with Netflix, the Motion Picture Association co-hosted a screening of the historical film, Shirley. Alivia Roberts, Director of Federal Government Affairs at the Motion Picture Association; Ruchi Bhowmik, Vice President of Public Policy at Netflix; Hakeem Jeffries, Representative from New York in Congress; and Regina King, lead actress on the film, shared some remarks.

As stated by the film’s official site:

“Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.”

Featured photo: Alivia Roberts, Director of Federal Government Affairs at the Motion Picture Association sharing remarks at a screening of “Shirley” at the MPA headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 14, 2024. (Photo credit: Shannon Finney)