Nina
Nina

Nina

2016Movie90 minEnglish

The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users84%
Director: Nina Simone (archival footage), Liz GarbusGenres: Documentary, Biography, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter Nina Simone. Through a wealth of archival footage, interviews, and her own words, the film delves into her musical genius, her activism, and her personal struggles.

Critical Reception

Nina received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its deep dive into Simone's complex personality and its exploration of her music and activism. Some noted the film's reliance on archival material, but overall, it was seen as a powerful and insightful portrait of a singular artist.

What Reviewers Say

  • A compelling and intimate portrait of a musical icon.
  • Explores both the artistic brilliance and the personal turmoil of Nina Simone.
  • Features incredible archival footage that brings Simone's story to life.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's comprehensive look at Nina Simone's life and artistry, with many highlighting the power of her voice and activism. Some viewers found the film's pacing occasionally slow, but the overall sentiment was one of admiration for Simone's legacy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Fun Fact

The documentary utilized extensive footage from a 1970 Dutch documentary about Nina Simone, which had never been widely released.

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