What Happened Miss Simone? (2015): Liz Garbus’s What Happened Miss Simone? is a profound and moving portrait of Nina Simone a genius musician civil rights activist and troubled soul. Drawing on personal letters recordings and home movies the film traces her journey from classical prodigy to jazz and folk icon. It explores her fight against racism her mental health struggles and her fierce commitment to justice. Her performances of songs like Mississippi Goddam are electrifying and politically charged. The documentary balances admiration for her artistry with empathy for her pain. Narrated by her daughter it feels deeply personal. What Happened Miss Simone? won an Emmy and earned an Oscar nomination. It’s a powerful tribute to a complex woman whose music and activism continue to inspire generations.
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