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She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo), the man who started out as her assistant and eventually became her loyal manager. With Clifton's encouragement, the "high priestess of soul" began a courageous journey back to her music ... and, eventually, herself.
Original Release
04/22/2016
US Release
04/22/2016
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Zoe Saldana | Nina Simone |
David Oyelowo | Clifton Henderson |
Kevin Mambo | Gilles, Lead Guitarist |
Ronald Guttman | Henri Edwards |
Chuma Gault | Nina's Husband |
Allison Sarofim | Head Nurse |
Mike Epps | Richard Pryor |
Keith David | Clifton's Father |
Ella Joyce | Clifton's Mom |
Stevens Gaston | Clifton's Brother |
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Zoe Saldana | Nina Simone |
David Oyelowo | Clifton Henderson |
Kevin Mambo | Gilles, Lead Guitarist |
Ronald Guttman | Henri Edwards |
Chuma Gault | Nina's Husband |
Allison Sarofim | Head Nurse |
Mike Epps | Richard Pryor |
Keith David | Clifton's Father |
Ella Joyce | Clifton's Mom |
Stevens Gaston | Clifton's Brother |
Fred Cassidy | Customs Agent |
Jessica Oyelowo | Nurse |
Anthony Molinari | Cop #1 |
Ella Thomas | Lorraine Hansberry |
Bonnie Bartlett | Recital Stage Woman |
Ken Davitian | Club Owner |
Camille Natta | Miss Larouche, Vocal Coach |
Marianne Muellerleile | Nurse Mary |
Zack Zublena | Loud Audience Member |
Michael Vartan | Radio Interviewer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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David Oyelowo | Executive Producer |
Allison Sarofim | Executive Producer |
Mark Burton | Executive Producer |
Aigerim Jakisheva | Executive Producer |
Gene Kirkwood | Executive Producer |
Pierre Lagrange | Executive Producer |
Lauren Lloyd | Executive Producer |
Paul Rosenberg | Executive Producer |
James Spring | Executive Producer |
Ben Latham-Jones | Producer |
Cynthia Mort | Producer |
Abdullah Helwani | Producer |
Stuart Parr | Producer |
Chris Stinson | Producer |
Barnaby Thompson | Producer |