A Monumental Time for SHIRLEY (Ep. 59)

In Ep. 59 our topic is Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman, political icon and subject of the 2024 Netflix biopic SHIRLEY featuring Oscar-winning actress Regina King as Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The special guest for this election year conversation is Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, the historical consultant for the film SHIRLEY, Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women’s Activism, and editor of the recent book "Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Words: Speeches and Writings" (University of California Press).-----TIMESTAMPS0:01 Introduction to the podcast and historical films with political themes2:26 Overview of SHIRLEY biopic3:14 Dr. Zinga A. Fraser's Chisholm Journey and Scholarship8:18 Dr. Fraser's involvement in SHIRLEY film11:57 Power of film in education22:15 Podcast Generic Break23:37 Shirley Chisholm's legacy and contemporary relevance33:40 Dr. Fraser's book and intended impact34:03 Reflections on Chisholm and this historical moment35:48 Time Travel: Witnessing Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan in action37:39 Where to watch SHIRLEY37:57 Where to purchase "Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Rods: Speeches and Writings"39: DisclaimerSTAY ENGAGED with HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERSSUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platformLISTEN to past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast on Spotify SHOP THE PODCAST - purchase Dr. Zinga A. Fraser's "Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Words: Speeches and Writings" and other titles from our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — ⁠buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasisters⁠Thank you for listening!