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  The film "Shirley" commences with Chisholm's entrance into Congress, captured in a group photograph on the steps of the Capitol. Her poised demeanor and dignified presence distinguish her from her white male colleagues. Despite facing derogatory remarks, she maintains a sense of pride and unwavering composure. From the outset, "Shirley" highlights the unwavering resolve of its protagonist. The plot swiftly transitions to the inception of her presidential campaign, which serves as the central focus of the movie. Shirley devises strategies and assembles her team: her husband, Conrad, advisors Wesley McDonald Holder and Arthur Hardwick Jr., and a young law student with a profound understanding of youth perspectives. Together, they are acutely aware of the myriad challenges that Shirley must confront as an outsider in the political arena. In addition to the societal barriers of race and gender, her limited political experience - having only completed one term as a...