The Life Behind The Voice

Documentary of the Week | Jun 26, 2015

Singer Nina Simone applied her unforgettable voice to both love songs and activism. Now, using rare footage and candid interviews, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus creates a nuanced portrait of a legend.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

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