musician,civil rights,child prodigy,singer,domestic abuse,domestic violence,racism,blues music,woman director,abusive marriage,liberia,abusive husband,miles davis,spousal abuse,manic depression

What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Liz Garbus
  • Profile picture of Nina Simone
    Herself Nina Simone
  • Profile picture of Lisa Simone
    Herself Lisa Simone
  • Profile picture of Dick Gregory
    Himself Dick Gregory
  • Profile picture of Stanley Crouch
    Himself Stanley Crouch
  • Profile picture of Elisabeth Henry-Macari
    Miss Mazzie Elisabeth Henry-Macari

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Keywords

  • musician
  • civil rights
  • child prodigy
  • singer
  • domestic abuse
  • domestic violence
  • racism
  • blues music
  • woman director
  • abusive marriage
  • liberia
  • abusive husband
  • miles davis
  • spousal abuse
  • manic depression