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Nina simone was a legendary africanamerican jazz, blues and folk singermusician who was also a prominent figure of the civil rights movement. Apr 29, 2015 today, netflix shared the trailer for what happened, miss simone. Nina simone died in 2003, but her voice continues to echo into the present. Jun 26, 2015 netflixs nina simone documentary is an incredible look at one of historys best singers hugh mcintyre contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. With nina simone, lisa simone kelly, roger nupie, al schackman.
And forgotten by most americans because no one knew how to categorize her greatness. The 19 best original documentaries on netflix pcmag. Directed by the academy awardnominated documentarian liz garbus bobby fischer against the world. The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist nina simone including her rise to fame.
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Courtesy of peter rodis netflix hide caption toggle caption. Eunice kathleen waymon february 21, 1933 april 21, 2003, known professionally as nina simone, was an american singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist. The genius and troubled nina simone comes to life in the mustwatch netflix documentary, what happened, miss simone, which traces the highs and lows of the high priestess of soul. Director of nina simone documentary calls zoe saldana film. Jun 26, 2015 today, the muchanticipated documentary what happened, miss simone. Netflix profiles nina simone posted on wednesday, april 29th, 2015 by russ fischer nina simone s power was evident any time she sang. Director of nina simone documentary calls zoe saldana film an.
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