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.
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Production
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Nina Simone - What Happened, Miss Simone? - Trailer
What Happened, Miss Simone - Official Trailer
Cast
Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
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