What Happened, Miss Simone?

“Her story. Her voice.”

7.4/ 10 386 votes 2015-01-22 1h 41m 0 popularity

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

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Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

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Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

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