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What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

Her story. Her voice.

20157.41h 41m

Overview

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

Directed by Liz Garbus
Written by Liz Garbus
Produced by Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby, Justin Wilkes
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Top Cast

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

I

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

Themes & Keywords

musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husbandmiles davisspousal abusemanic depression

About What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone? is a music, documentary film released in 2015 exploring themes of musician, civil rights, child prodigy, singer, domestic abuse, domestic violence. Directed by Liz Garbus, it stars Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory. 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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