Directed by:
Cynthia MortScreenplay:
Cynthia MortCinematography:
Mihai Malaimare Jr.Composer:
Ruy FolgueraCast:
Zoe Saldana, Alexa Davalos, David Oyelowo, Mike Epps, Camille Natta, Vincent M. Biscione, Mary Pat Gleason, Siena Goines, Ronald Guttman (more)Plots(1)
She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient; her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo), the man who started out as her assistant and eventually became her loyal manager. With Clifton's encouragement, the "high priestess of soul" began a courageous journey back to her music ... and, eventually, herself. (RLJ Entertainment)
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I was surprised by the rather low rating of this film, but when you look at it, you get the feeling as if you were watching another biographical movie. It doesn't have anything that would make it truly interesting. Zoe Saldana tries her best, but it's all filmed so ordinarily, without emotions, that you don't even feel like learning anything more about Nina Simone.
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