Music ·Documentary · United States of America · 2015 · 1h 41m

What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone? poster
Director
Liz Garbus
Cast
Nina Simone as Herself Lisa Simone as Herself Dick Gregory as Himself Stanley Crouch as Himself Elisabeth Henry-Macari as Miss Mazzie Ilyasah Shabazz as Self
Crew
Igor Martinović — Director of Photography Joshua L. Pearson — Editor Liz Garbus — Screenplay Liz Garbus — Producer Amy Hobby — Producer Justin Wilkes — Producer
Tagline

Her story. Her voice.

Synopsis

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

Trailer What Happened, Miss Simone? — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husband
Key Collaborators
Liz Garbus Director Igor Martinović Director of Photography Joshua L. Pearson Editor Liz Garbus Screenplay Liz Garbus Producer Amy Hobby Producer Justin Wilkes Producer Markus Kirschner Production Design Rebecca Luke Costume Design
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