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What Happened, Miss Simone?

Film

What Happened, Miss Simone?

Her story. Her voice.

7.4

1h 41m

2015

“Her story. Her voice.”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

MusicDocumentary

musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husband

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Cast & Crew

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

as Herself

Lisa Simone

Lisa Simone

as Herself

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

as Himself

Stanley Crouch

Stanley Crouch

as Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

as Miss Mazzie

Ilyasah Shabazz

as Self

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