Shirley Released 2011-09-29 is a story that falls under the TV Movie, Drama, Music category. Movie Story "Shirley is the youngest of eight children from a mixed race marriage. By the time she is a toddler the family have moved to the all white area of Splott and by the time she is 12 Shirley has discovered she has an extraordinary voice and can earn money singing in pubs around the docks after her father if jailed for sexual crimes. As a young teenager she begins singing and dancing in 'coloured review shows'. But it is a chance meeting with struggling agent Mike Sullivan that changes her life forever. He promises to make her a star, but has no idea of the personal sacrifice that will mean for the teenaged Shirley.".
Stars:
Ruth Negga,
Amira Arish,
Lesley Sharp,
Charlie Creed-Miles,
Jeany Spark,
Henry Lloyd-Hughes,
Danny Sapani,
Babou Ceesay,
Isaiah Cai Forrest,
Divine Faith Utonga,
Larissa Wilson,
Matthew Marsh,
Di Botcher,
Colin Mace
Director:
Colin Teague,
Shelagh Stephenson,
Katherine Lannon,
Charlotte Holdich,
Marella Shearer,
Will Everett,
Paul McFadden,
Ben Foster,
Ole Bratt Birkeland,
Fiona Colbeck,
JoJo Williams,
Eleanor Moran,
Sarah Crowe,
Netty Chapman,
Howard Eaves,
Claudia Parker,
Madelaine Leech
Shirley is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a TV Movie, Drama, Music film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!