Nina

2016, Music/History, 1h 30m

42 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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A wholly misguided tribute to its subject's searing talent and enduring impact, Nina is the cinematic equivalent of a covers project featuring all the wrong artists. Read critic reviews

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(L-R) Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone and David Oyelowo as Clifton Henderson in "Nina."

Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in "Nina."

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Movie Info

Manager Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo) helps singer and pianist Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana) rediscover her love for music.

Genre:

Music, History, Biography, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Cynthia Mort
Producer:

Stuart Parr, Cynthia Mort, Barnaby Thompson, Ben Latham-Jones
Writer:

Cynthia Mort
Release Date (Theaters):

Apr 22, 2016 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 6, 2016
Runtime:

1h 30m
Distributor:

RLJ Entertainment
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Zoe Saldana
Nina Simone

David Oyelowo
Clifton Henderson

Ronald Guttman
Henri Edwards

Keith David
Clifton's Father

Ella Joyce
Clifton's Mom

Ella Thomas
Lorraine Hansberry

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