Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Nick D — 17 Dec 2015

Miss Nina Simone - an amazing force of nature. Finally sat down to watch this and it was amazing.

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Nick D on 17 Dec 2015.

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

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