The Amazing Nina Simone(2015)
The Nina Simone film we should all be watching
The Amazing Nina Simone Synopsis
The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 of the subject’s friends, family, band members, lovers and fellow activists. The film has been called the best of the three Nina Simone films by The New Yorker Magazine.
The Amazing Nina Simone (2015) is a documentary, music and history film directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, released on October 16, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Nina Simone, Eric Burdon, Nikki Giovanni and Marla Glen. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff L. Lieberman
- Producers:
- Jeff L. Lieberman
- Production:
- Re-Emerging Films
- Status:
- Released
The Amazing Nina Simone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nina Simone
as Self (archive footage)
Eric Burdon
as Self
- Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni
as Self
Marla Glen
as Self
Billy Vera
as Self
- Leopoldo Fleming
Leopoldo Fleming
as Self
Tim Hauser
as Self
- Jeff L. Lieberman
Jeff L. Lieberman
as Self
- Al Schackman
Al Schackman
as Self
- Sam L. Waymon
Sam L. Waymon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, produced by Jeff L. Lieberman.
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The Amazing Nina Simone Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Amazing Nina Simone – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Amazing Nina Simone online?
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The Amazing Nina Simone (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Amazing Nina Simone?
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The main cast of The Amazing Nina Simone (2015) includes Nina Simone, Eric Burdon, Nikki Giovanni, Marla Glen and Billy Vera. The film was directed by Jeff L. Lieberman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Amazing Nina Simone released?
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The Amazing Nina Simone was released on October 16, 2015 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Amazing Nina Simone worth watching?
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The Amazing Nina Simone (2015) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.