What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

7.4

Jan 22 2015

2h 41m

Music, Documentary

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

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Stanley Crouch

Himself

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