What Happened, Miss Simone?
“Her story. Her voice.”
2015•1h 41m•7.4•Released
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
Writer
Liz Garbus
Languages
English
Studio
RadicalMedia
Cast
Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
Ilyasah Shabazz
Self
Production
Company
RadicalMedia
Company
Story Syndicate
Producer
Liz Garbus
Producer
Amy Hobby
Producer
Justin Wilkes
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