I did not know that Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist, not that she was declined entry into a conservatory in New York - not because of her lack of skill but because of her skin pigmentation. I don't suppose that should have surprised me, but that New York in the 1950s was still that bigoted is pretty shameful. She didn't just take that slight lying down though, and was soon working nightly in a jazz…
What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
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.
Top Cast
Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
Ilyasah Shabazz
Self
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What is What Happened, Miss Simone? about?
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
When was What Happened, Miss Simone? released?
What Happened, Miss Simone? was released in 2015.
What genres does What Happened, Miss Simone? belong to?
What Happened, Miss Simone? is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in What Happened, Miss Simone??
The cast of What Happened, Miss Simone? includes Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari.