‘Shirley’ Underscores The Problem With The Great Black Historical Figure Trope

‘Shirley’ Underscores The Problem With The Great Black Historical Figure Trope

HuffPost – TV & Film:

Regina King’s terrific performance can’t overcome a film that focuses on the achievements of an extraordinary figure and not who she was as a person.

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