“Her story. Her voice.”

What Happened, Miss Simone?

7.4

387 votes·

2015

1h 41m

·Movie

MusicDocumentary

Overview

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

Status

Released

Language

Keywords

musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husband

Cast

Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

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