Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 1992 · 54m

Nina Simone: The Legend

Nina Simone: La légende

Director

Frank Lords

Cast

Nina Simone as Herself Edney Whiteside as Himself Carol Waymon as Himself Mary-Kate Waymon as Herself

Crew

Françoise Leplouhinec — Editor Eric Sandrin — Editor Frank Lords — Writer Daniel Renouf — Producer

Synopsis

The Legend, on Nina’s life and music, was made in France by Frank Lords and it is told in large part by Nina Simone herself. It is an honest portrayal based on her autobiography “I Put A Spell On You,” that shows Nina at her mightiest and at her most vulnerable.

Mood & Themes

biography black singer

Key Collaborators

Frank Lords Director Françoise Leplouhinec Editor Eric Sandrin Editor Frank Lords Writer Daniel Renouf Producer

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