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Quick Info

Rating

7.4/10

Release2015

Runtime1h 41m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

RadicalMedia

Story Syndicate

Movie

What Happened, Miss Simone?

2015

1h 41m

7.4

Music

Documentary

Synopsis

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

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