Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Margarita S — 09 Aug 2015

Nina Simone's talent is at the heart of this documentary. Viewers are taken on a moving chronological journey of her career and all of its trappings - personally and professionally. She emerges sympathetically as a deeply conflicted though flawed individual; strong yet vulnerable.

In many ways she was at odds with the time period in which her career flourished and one can't help but question if her trajectory would have been different had she had the opportunity to pursue her prime passion - playing classical piano.

The footage used - interviews (with her and those closest to her), photos and video - is impactful, visually appealing and seamlessly collaged together.