What Happened, Miss Simone? poster

MOVIE PROFILE

What Happened, Miss Simone?

“Her story. Her voice.”

★ 7.4 / 10 (404 votes)January 22, 2015101 minEN

MusicDocumentary

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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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateJanuary 22, 2015

StatusReleased

Runtime101 min

Rating★ 7.4 / 10

Certification—

Original languageEnglish

CountryUnited States of America

Budget—

Revenue—

ProductionRadicalMedia, Story Syndicate

CINEHOOK / STREAMING

Where to watch

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Liz Garbus

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Nina Simone

Nina SimoneHerself

Lisa Simone

Lisa SimoneHerself

Dick Gregory

Dick GregoryHimself

Stanley Crouch

Stanley CrouchHimself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Elisabeth Henry-MacariMiss Mazzie

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Ilyasah ShabazzSelf

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