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What Happened, Miss Simone?
What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

Her story. Her voice.

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

7.41/10

Release Date

22 January 2015

Country

United States of America

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

Ilyasah Shabazz

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

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