directed by: Elizabeth Garbus, year: 2015
actors: Nina Simone

"What Happened, Miss Simone?" is a documentary portrait of Nina Simone that traces her ascent as a fearless voice in civil rights and music while detailing the personal costs of fame. Directed by Liz Garbus, the film weaves archival performances, interviews with family and collaborators, and newly revealed material to explore how artistry, politics, and identity shaped her career and private life. It offers an intimate, expansive meditation on genius, celebrity, and resilience in a turbulent era.

Black Music, Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Music Documentary, Cultural History