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What Happened, Miss Simone?

020151h 41mLiz Garbus
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 75
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"Her story. Her voice."

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

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MusicianCivil RightsChild ProdigySingerDomestic AbuseDomestic ViolenceRacismBlues MusicWoman DirectorAbusive Marriage

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Frequently asked questions

What is What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) about?

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

Who stars in What Happened, Miss Simone??

What Happened, Miss Simone? stars Nina Simone (Herself), Lisa Simone (Herself), Dick Gregory (Himself), Stanley Crouch (Himself), Elisabeth Henry-Macari (Miss Mazzie). The film was directed by Liz Garbus.

How long is What Happened, Miss Simone??

What Happened, Miss Simone? has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated 0.

Is What Happened, Miss Simone? worth watching?

What Happened, Miss Simone? holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch What Happened, Miss Simone??

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