Review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) by Timothy M — 21 Jan 2016

WOW!!! What a story! I always love Nina's music but my God the life she lived. Nominated for Best Documentary Oscar. It's on NETFLIX. Check it out guys!!

This review of What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was written by Timothy M on 21 Jan 2016.

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

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