Nina is a 2016 American biographical drama written and directed by Cynthia Mort. The film focuses on American musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone. The film stars Zoe Saldana in the title role, along with David Oyelowo, Ella Thomas, and Mike Epps. The film was released on April 22, 2016.
Plot[]
The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone, including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.[1]
Cast[]
- Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone
- David Oyelowo as Clifton Henderson
- Ella Thomas as Lorraine Hansberry
- Mike Epps as Richard Pryor
- Ella Joyce as Clifton's Mom
- Marianne Muellerleile as Nurse Mary
- Mary Pat Gleason as Orderly Pat
- Ronald Guttman as Henri Edwards
- Siena Goines as Heather
- Camille Natta as Michelle Laroche
- Kevin Mambo as Gilles
Controversy[]
The film has met with heavy criticism from a number of sources due to the casting of main character Nina Simone; Simone's estate has declined to endorse the film.