The Amazing Nina Simone

Plot

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.

Cast

Nina Simone

Self (archive footage)

Eric Burdon

Self

Nikki Giovanni

Self

Marla Glen

Self

Billy Vera

Self

Leopoldo Fleming

Self

Tim Hauser

Self

Jeff L. Lieberman

Self

Al Schackman

Self

Sam L. Waymon

Self