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What Happened, Miss Simone?

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.

20151h 41mNRMusic, Documentary

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About What Happened, Miss Simone?

Directors
Liz Garbus
Cast
Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari, Ilyasah Shabazz
Genres
Music, Documentary
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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