What Happened, Miss Simone?
Directed by Liz Garbus
Starring Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari, Ilyasah Shabazz
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The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Liz Garbus
- Cinematography
- Igor Martinović
- Cast
- Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari, Ilyasah Shabazz
Updated July 22, 2026
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