Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Tony L — 04 Sep 2016

Phenomenal documentary about the angst and success of the most successful jazz pianist Nina Simone.

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Tony L on 04 Sep 2016.

What Happened, Miss Simone? has generally received very positive reviews.

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Art is a pathway through turmoil, is what a 17 year old Hispanic youth said recently. Nina Simone reminds me of this…

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By Sidhartha N (6) on 25 Apr 2016

Nina Simone: We will shape and mold this country or it will not be molded and shaped at all anymore. So I think we don't have a choice…

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By Lori B (339) on 23 Jan 2016

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By Augustina S (35) on 26 Nov 2015

What a life she had! Amazing documentary…

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By Timothy M (796) on 21 Jan 2016

WOW!!! What a story! I always love Nina's music but my God the life she lived. Nominated for Best Documentary Oscar. It's on NETFLIX…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 08 Nov 2015

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