Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Matt G — 13 Feb 2016

The documentary on Nina Simone doesn't fail to make it an emotionally moving backstory.

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Matt G on 13 Feb 2016.

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

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