The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Directed by Liz Garbus
musician
civil rights
child prodigy
singer
domestic abuse
domestic violence
racism
blues music
woman director
abusive marriage
liberia
abusive husband
miles davis
spousal abuse
manic depression
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Cast
Nina Simone
Herself
Lisa Simone
Herself
Dick Gregory
Himself
Stanley Crouch
Himself
Elisabeth Henry-Macari
Miss Mazzie
Crew
Liz Garbus
Director
Liz Garbus
Screenplay
Lisa Simone
Executive Producer
Liz Garbus
Producer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Amy Hobby
Producer
Rachel Morrison
Additional Photography
Alex Gibney
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Popular Reviews
94 reviews
Sam Hoffman
8.0★ · 06/05/26
Fucking legend
Fucking legend
Garshua
8.0★ · 02/06/26
Even though she’s such a giant we still don’t talk about her enough.
This documentary doesn’t sanitize or demonize her.
Even though she’s such a giant we still don’t talk about her enough.
This documentary doesn’t sanitize or demonize her.
RiayellowPRO
9.0★ · 02/06/26
What an honour to get to know Miss Simone, whose soul is closer to mine than I realised 🩶
What an honour to get to know Miss Simone, whose soul is closer to mine than I realised 🩶
chid
6.8★ · 11/11/25
Nina Simone is an absolute icon and I did learn a lot more about her past here, the abuse she had to go through is absolutely disgusting. The finished product felt a little half baked
Nina Simone is an absolute icon and I did learn a lot more about her past here, the abuse she had to go through is absolutely disgusting. The finished product felt a little half baked
