“What Happened, Miss Simone?” Oscar Nomination
Documentary nominated for top award
The Liz Garbus and Netflix collaboration "What Happened, Miss Simone?" has been nominated for an Oscar Award.
"A NEW DAWN, A NEW DAY" - Liz Garbus documentary "What Happened, Miss Simone?" puts fresh spotlight on Nina Simone. This documentary was authorized by Nina's estate and relied on personal accounts from Nina's family, friends, and band members. This documentary is an accurate part of the TRUE story of Nina Simone.
Reading Companion for “What Happened, Miss Simone?”
From author ALAN LIGHT
Inspired by the Academy Award-nominated Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone?, an intimate and vivid look at the legendary life of Nina Simone, the classically trained pianist who evolved into a chart-topping chanteuse and committed civil rights activist.
From music journalist and former Spin and Vibe editor-in-chief Alan Light comes a biography of incandescent soul singer and Black Power icon Nina Simone.
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- Nina Simone: Mean & Evil Blues https://t.co/Omoyrw8egK https://t.co/mdyb8cT5o6
- "Color Is A Beautiful Thing" and "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" are about civil rights, not about selling paint and cars ffs.