What Happened, Miss Simone?

Name: What Happened, Miss Simone?
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2015
Rating: 80.63625
Cast: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari

2015·Movie

1h 41min

Ratings

80/100

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7.6

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90|85

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About

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.

DNA

Genres: Musical Drama Biographical Drama Biographical Documentary
Mood: ReflectivePoignantInspirationalEmotionalInsightful
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Overcoming AdversitySocial ActivismThe Power Of MusicRacial InequalityArtistic Expression
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Rising To FameUnconventional RelationshipsOvercoming PrejudiceMusical LegacyPersonal StrugglesImpact Of FameCivil Rights MovementBalancing Fame And Activism
Pacing: LeisurelyBalancedReal-TimeEs Un Juego De PoderY Los Clientes Saben Que Es Una Parte De Su Vida. Es Una Oportunidad Para Ganar Dinero Y Fama. Es Una Elección Que Hacen.
Narrative: Linear NarrativeReal-Time NarrativeUnreliable NarratorEs La Razón Por La Explotación O Las Consecuencias Emocionales?
Dialog: Inner MonologuePoetic LanguageNarrative VoiceoverMusical Performances
Character Types: MentorLove InterestHero
Time: 1950s1970s1960s
Place: Concert VenuesNightclubsCivil Rights Protest Sites
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleArchival FootageConcert Footage
Costume and Set: Concert StagesVintage Clothing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Liz Garbus, Igor Martinović

Produced by:

Sidney Beaumont, Adrienne Collatos, Lisa Simone

Cast

Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

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