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What Happened, Miss Simone? 2015

A jazz legend's extraordinary life and artistry collide with the turbulent times of the Civil Rights Movement. Nina Simone, a classically trained songstress, blazes a trail as a powerful symbol of Black Power, yet struggles to harmonize her musical ambitions with her unwavering commitment to the fight for equality.

A jazz legend's extraordinary life and artistry collide with the turbulent times of the Civil Rights Movement. Nina Simone, a classically trained songstress, blazes a trail as a powerful symbol of Black Power, yet struggles to harmonize her musical ambitions with her unwavering commitment to the fight for equality.

Does What Happened, Miss Simone? have end credit scenes?

No!

What Happened, Miss Simone? does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Metacritic

75

Metascore

7.9

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IMDb

7.6 /10

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TMDB

74

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Discover the awards and nominations received by What Happened, Miss Simone?. Explore the history of What Happened, Miss Simone? and its cast and crew.


88th Academy Awards 2016

Nomination

Documentary (Feature)

68th Directors Guild of America Awards 2016

Liz Garbus
Nomination

Documentaries

Liz Garbus

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