Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Shubhra R — 30 Jun 2017

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

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Shubhra R on 30 Jun 2017.

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

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