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What Happened, Miss Simone?(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-01-22
74%
368 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
Her story. Her voice.
Overview:
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: What Happened, Miss Simone?
Top 6 Billed Cast
Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
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