John Ridley writes and directs 'Shirley' starring Regina King

Nō Studios Founder, John Ridley has written and directed the film following Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign, and is based on her life story rights through an agreement with her estate. According to Film Cincinnati, the movie will provide an "intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the ground-breaking political leader during a seminal period in modern American history."

John will also serve as a producer on the film, along with Regina King, Royal Ties Productions and Participant.