Subscribe for more exclusive videos a steed media production. Nina simone was born on february 21, 1933 in tryon, north carolina, usa as eunice kathleen waymon. Mar 19, 2016 last year, two documentaries about nina simone were released. Apr 20, 2016 actors defend zoe saldana over nina simone biopic blackface claims read more the movie has to end up, so theres a push to put on a triumphant free concert in new yorks central park. The film was released on april 22, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by rlj. The amazing nina simone a documentary film by jeff l. He put a gun to my head, then he tied me up and raped me. This is a nina simone feeling good bassnectar remix verve remixed. A documentary about the life and legend nina simone, an american singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the high priestess of soul. Liz garbus oscarnominated netflix film what happened, miss simone. It conclusively proves that representation behind the camera is. With nina simone, lisa simone kelly, roger nupie, al schackman.
I dont know how many of us could reveal abuse and not ask. Jan 23, 2015 nina simone was a flinty, complex, exasperating woman and her life proves as riveting as her songs in the liz garbusdirected netflix documentary what happened, miss simone. In another world, she would have ridden that high to the premiere of her latest movie, asia, at the tribeca film festival and the shooting of season 3 of shtisel, also on netflix. Nina simone was a legendary africanamerican jazz, blues and folk singermusician who was also a prominent figure of the civil rights movement.
Nina simone achieved fame, fortune and legend status. Nina simone was a flinty, complex, exasperating woman and her life proves as riveting as her songs in the liz garbusdirected netflix documentary what happened, miss simone. The film focuses on american musician and civil rights activist nina simone, portrayed by zoe saldana. Nina simone sings a song mourning the death of martin luther king, jr. One night, nina simone, the great jazz singer, composer and pianist, now semiretired on the french riviera, calls up her old friend richard pryor.
Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. Nina simone netflix s first commissioned doc paints a complex portrait of the legendary singer and her daughter. Equally at home singing jazz, blues, soul, gospel or pop, nina simone was able to stretch her career across the decades. Zoe saldana, david oyelowo, mike epps watch all you want. Trailer youtube how nina simone became the high priestess of soul evolution of nowthis duration. Mar 03, 2016 black actresses chimed in giving their thoughts on the recent casting of zoe saldana in the nina simone film. A breaking bad movie, martin scorseses the irishman, alfonso cuarons roma, and eddie murphy comeback vehicle dolemite is my name. If i had one complaint, i do feel like the extended periods of her songs felt like the film was being padded out to not feel too. The movie opens in theaters on wednesday and will be available to stream on netflix on friday.
Jun 26, 2015 netflix s nina simone documentary is an incredible look at one of historys best singers. Helmed by oscarnominated director liz garbus bobby fischer against the world. Nina, derived from nina, was a nickname given to her by a boyfriend named chico, and simone was taken from the french actress simone signoret, whom she had seen in the 1952 movie casque dor. Netflix s nina simone documentary is an incredible look at one of historys best singers. What happened, miss simone is a very raw and true documentary. Nina simone documentarian reveals singers shockingly violent. Jan 18, 2016 nina simone sings a song mourning the death of martin luther king, jr. Balancing selfexile, destructive vices and a fragile relationship with her manager, jazz icon and activist nina simone attempts a major comeback. The film by director liz garbus explores the tormented life of the legendary singer and activist.
In some ways nina simone 19332003 was the star that should have been but wasnt. Knowing her mother would not approve of playing the devils music, she used her new stage name to remain undetected. The film also stars david oyelowo, ella thomas, and mike epps. Parents need to know that nina is a biographical movie about the life of monumental singersongwritermusician nina simone zoe saldana. It conclusively proves that representation behind the camera is as important as representation on screen. Mar 03, 2016 nina simones daughter is not upset at zoe saldana over biopic role actress zoe saldana r is playing late singer nina simone l in a movie by director cynthia mort. Balancing selfexile, destructive vices and a fragile relationship with her manager, jazz icon and activist nina simone attempts. Netflix shares trailer for nina simone documentary what. Nina simone sings song for mlk in netflix doc trailer. Lieberman, who directed 2015s the amazing nina simone, responds to. Nina is an american biographical film written and directed by cynthia mort. Using neverbeforeheard recordings, rare archival footage and her bestknown songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist nina simone.
Black actresses chimed in giving their thoughts on the recent casting of zoe saldana in the nina simone film. Mar 20, 2020 this film examines the career of nina simone, the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and activist whose tumultuous life influenced her fierce and dynamic artistrybut, at times, proved too intense. Jun 24, 2015 nina simone netflix s first commissioned doc paints a complex portrait of the legendary singer and her daughter. Today, netflix shared the trailer for what happened, miss simone. The irresponsibility of what happened, miss simone.
Apr 29, 2015 today, netflix shared the trailer for what happened, miss simone. Lieberman, director of 2015s the amazing nina simone, decries. Live at montreux 1976 1976 starring nina simone on dvd and bluray. Netflixs nina simone documentary is an incredible look at. Casting nina was controversial, but is it a good movie. Documentairefilms,muziek en concertdocumentaires,sociale en.
Apr 30, 2015 netflix premieres nina simone documentary trailer watch this article is more than 5 years old liz garbusdirected documentary headed for netflix in june, with first official trailer featuring. This year, nina will be releaseda biopic starring zoe saldana as simone. On stage nina simone was known for her utterly free, uninhibited musical expression, which enthralled audiences and attracted lifelong fans. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways. It was nominated for best documentary feature at the 88th academy awards. Apr 22, 2016 one night, nina simone, the great jazz singer, composer and pianist, now semiretired on the french riviera, calls up her old friend richard pryor. Apr 14, 2020 in another world, she would have ridden that high to the premiere of her latest movie, asia, at the tribeca film festival and the shooting of season 3 of shtisel, also on netflix. But amid the violent, haunting, and senseless daytoday of the civil rights era in 1960s america, simone struggled to reconcile her artistic identity and ambition with her devotion to a movement. With zoe saldana, david oyelowo, kevin mambo, ronald guttman. Rent nina simone movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Arie, a musical descendant of nina simone who portrayed her in a musical performance during a 2003 episode of the 1960sset nbc drama american dreams, saw an early version of the movie during a. Nina simone haalde faam en fortuin binnen maar ze wilde meer. My recent documentary film, the amazing nina simone.
Nina simones complex life riveting in new netflix documentary. The screening was followed by a tribute performance by john legend. Nina simone documentarian reveals singers shockingly. Jun 29, 2015 nina simones husband was described in this way. Director of nina simone documentary calls zoe saldana film. The legendary jazz singer comes back to vibrant life in liz garbus stirring, toughlove tribute. Netflixs nina simone documentary is an incredible look at one of historys best singers if youre looking for something to watch this weekend, you may want to take time out of repeating the latest. Nina simones daughter is not upset at zoe saldana over biopic role actress zoe saldana r is playing late singer nina simone l in a. She was one of the centurys most extraordinary talents, a 15time grammy nominee and grammy hall of fame recipient her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable nina simone zoe saldana. The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist nina simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager clifton.
The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist nina simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager clifton henderson. Apr 18, 2017 this is a nina simone feeling good bassnectar remix verve remixed. The recent netflixfunded documentary what happened, miss simone. The film was released on april 22, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by rlj entertainment. This landmark performance from the 1976 montreux jazz festival includes the songs little girl blue, backlash blues, be my husband, i wish i knew and a medley of stars and feelings, plus the bonus tracks someone to watch over me and i loves you porgy from. The sopranos and nina simone sustain unorthodox star.
Netflix premieres nina simone documentary trailer watch this article is more than 5 years old liz garbusdirected documentary headed for netflix in june, with first official trailer featuring. The recent netflix funded documentary what happened, miss simone. She died on april 21, 2003 in carrylerouet, bouchesdurhone, france. Actors defend zoe saldana over nina simone biopic blackface claims read more the movie has to end up, so theres a push to put on a.
Mar 06, 2016 arie, a musical descendant of nina simone who portrayed her in a musical performance during a 2003 episode of the 1960sset nbc drama american dreams, saw an early version of the movie during a. This oscarnominated portrait of a controversial icon won an emmy for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special. Black actresses react to nina simone film casting youtube. Nina simones daughter is not upset at zoe saldana time. Nina simone documentary director slams ugly and inaccurate. The upcoming simone biopic nina, starring zoe saldana and to be. Nina feels like a movie made by people who fundamentally misunderstood nina simone. Director of nina simone documentary calls zoe saldana film an. This film examines the career of nina simone, the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and activist whose tumultuous life influenced her fierce and dynamic artistrybut, at times, proved too intense.
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