What Happened, Miss Simone?
“Her story. Her voice.”
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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Nina Simone - What Happened, Miss Simone? - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 153 DaysJanuary 22, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liz Garbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Liz Garbus
- Original Title
- What Happened, Miss Simone?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- RadicalMedia, Story Syndicate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz Garbus
Liz Garbus
Rachel Morrison, Igor Martinović
Joshua L. Pearson
Adrienne Collatos, Sidney Beaumont, Lisa Simone, Liz Garbus, Lisa Nishimura
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Garbus
Director
Joshua L. Pearson
Editor
Liz Garbus
Producer
Liz Garbus
Screenplay
Rebecca Luke
Costume Design
Amy Hobby
Producer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Markus Kirschner
Production Design
Igor Martinović
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Happened, Miss Simone?
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What is What Happened, Miss Simone? about?
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Who directed What Happened, Miss Simone??
What Happened, Miss Simone? was directed by Liz Garbus.
Who stars in What Happened, Miss Simone??
The principal cast of What Happened, Miss Simone? includes Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch, Elisabeth Henry-Macari.
When was What Happened, Miss Simone? released and how long is it?
What Happened, Miss Simone? was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Happened, Miss Simone??
What Happened, Miss Simone? holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).