Nina Simone: The Legend(1992)
Nina Simone: La légende
Nina Simone: The Legend Synopsis
The Legend, on Nina’s life and music, was made in France by Frank Lords and it is told in large part by Nina Simone herself. It is an honest portrayal based on her autobiography “I Put A Spell On You,” that shows Nina at her mightiest and at her most vulnerable.
Nina Simone: The Legend (1992) is a documentary and music film directed by Frank Lords, released on June 13, 1992 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Nina Simone, Edney Whiteside, Carol Waymon and Mary-Kate Waymon. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Lords
- Writers:
- Frank Lords
- Producers:
- Daniel Renouf
- Production:
- BBC, System TV, La Sept Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Nina Simone: The Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nina Simone
as Herself
- Edney Whiteside
Edney Whiteside
as Himself
- Carol Waymon
Carol Waymon
as Himself
- Mary-Kate Waymon
Mary-Kate Waymon
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Frank Lords, written by Frank Lords, produced by Daniel Renouf.
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Nina Simone: The Legend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Nina Simone: The Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nina Simone: The Legend online?
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Nina Simone: The Legend (1992) is available to stream on CurtaOn Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nina Simone: The Legend?
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The main cast of Nina Simone: The Legend (1992) includes Nina Simone, Edney Whiteside, Carol Waymon and Mary-Kate Waymon. The film was directed by Frank Lords. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nina Simone: The Legend released?
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Nina Simone: The Legend was released on June 13, 1992 and runs for 54m.
Is Nina Simone: The Legend worth watching?
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Nina Simone: The Legend (1992) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.