Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Birgit S — 21 Feb 2016

Precioso documental, aprendÃ muchÃsimas cosas que no sabia de Nina.

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Birgit S on 21 Feb 2016.

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

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