What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)

  • NR
  • 01/22/2015 (US)
  • Music, Documentary
  • 1h 41m

Her story. Her voice.

Overview

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

Liz Garbus

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Nina Simone's headshot

Nina Simone

Herself
Lisa Simone's headshot

Lisa Simone

Herself
Dick Gregory's headshot

Dick Gregory

Himself
Stanley Crouch's headshot

Stanley Crouch

Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari's headshot

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie
Ilyasah Shabazz's headshot

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

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