What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone?

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2015•101 min•MusicDocumentary

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Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

I

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

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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.

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