The read
A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, Metacritic 75/100. Scores higher than 82% of the 475 2010s music movies in this catalog. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic75/100
396 audience votes
Key crew
- Liz GarbusDirector
- Liz GarbusScreenplay
Cast
- Nina SimoneHerself
- Lisa SimoneHerself
- Dick GregoryHimself
- Stanley CrouchHimself
- Elisabeth Henry-MacariMiss Mazzie
- Ilyasah ShabazzSelf
Stills
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Themes
musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husband
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