
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars(2018)
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.


“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.

Nina Simone
Herself

Lisa Simone
Herself

Dick Gregory
Himself

Stanley Crouch
Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
Ilyasah Shabazz
Self
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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