documentary
Sharp, very sad account of the life and times of Nina Simone, musician, singer, civil rights activist. She started playing piano at her mother's church at age 4, got scholarships to study music at Juliard and was headed to become the first black concert pianist.
She married a NYC cop who managed her career (successfully) but who beat her, pushed her to work more and more so he could make more money. Meanwhile she became committed to the Black cause, advocating for violent overthrow of the US government. She became yet another prominent black leader crushed in the white backlash.
This film was done by her daughter who wanted her mother's genius to be remembered regardless of her personal shortcomings. Memorable doc.
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