It turns out Miss Simone was as complex as she was talented, at times referred to as ‘crazy’ and certainly a difficult person to be around, particularly in her later years. I thought this was good given that I didn’t know nearly enough about its protagonist (some might say antagonist at times) – and I wanted to learn more. I’m pretty easily pleased when it comes to documentaries, especially if the subject matter is explosive enough. We’ve chosen to educate ourselves on the blog collab this month by choosing only films about black lives, race and racism, starting strong with this documentary which charts the rise and ‘fall’ of Nina Simone’s fascinating career – from classical music darling to vilified civil rights activist.Īll this via an abusive marriage, a catalogue of controversial songs and friendships with both Malcolm X and family, and Martin Luther King.Ī documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the “High Priestess of Soul.”
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