Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Josè M — 23 Jul 2018

Revelador documental sobre la vida de Nina Simone.

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Josè M on 23 Jul 2018.

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

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By Alejandro E (452) on 06 Mar 2016

Un vistazo a la vida y obra de una de las mejores exponentes de la musica soul asi como su papel en la lucha por los derechos civiles…

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By Kera W (7) on 12 Jan 2017

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 04 Feb 2016

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By Michael Bonner (121) for Uncut Magazine [UK] (201) on 17 Nov 2015

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By Nick D (941) on 17 Dec 2015

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

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By Simon D (1,648) on 24 Jan 2016

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