What Happened, Miss Simone?

Netflix | Release Date: June 24, 2015

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Ratings

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IndiefilmloverJun 26, 2015

An intimidate portrait of the enigmatic Nina Simone. Utilizing rare interviews, entries from her diaries and recollections from people who knew her, this film goes about as close as one can expect to reveal the essence of Nina Simone. WhetherAn intimidate portrait of the enigmatic Nina Simone. Utilizing rare interviews, entries from her diaries and recollections from people who knew her, this film goes about as close as one can expect to reveal the essence of Nina Simone. Whether or not you're a fan of her work, "What Happened, Miss Simone?" is a fascinating character study.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaJun 27, 2015

WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? is that rare documentary which manages to be both personal and political. In fact, it is that rare film that examines the full complexity of a human being and the times they live in. Filmmaker Liz Garbus, like herWHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? is that rare documentary which manages to be both personal and political. In fact, it is that rare film that examines the full complexity of a human being and the times they live in. Filmmaker Liz Garbus, like her subject Nina Simone, understands the complexity of human experience and a society where the personal is political, and the political very personal. Every time the film heads in one direction or feels like other films you've seen, it veers off in totally different ways perfectly encapsulating a very complex life. If you thought you knew Nina Simone, you didn't until WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? One more extraordinary music doc in 2015.… Expand

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katezoeJul 12, 2015

Amazing documentary! Nina Simone is a one in a life time artist, genius who was born a head of her time. I was riveted watching the film from beginning to end.

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