What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

★ 7.420151h 41minUnited States of AmericaEN
MusicDocumentary

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

Director
Liz Garbus
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 22, 2015
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Cast

Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
Ilyasah Shabazz
Self

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