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.

I was excited to see that it came out on Blu-ray and couldn't wait to buy it. I had heard that Nina Simone's daughter didn't want this movie to made, and after watching it, I can kinda of see why. I am a huge Nina fan and this movie could have been so great, and fell flat in my eyes. I do love that there is interest in Nina Simone and I loved the documentary that came out on Netflix (What Happened Miss Simone?) and was much better then this movie... I only own it because the music is great and was impressed with Zoe Saldana's ability to sing the songs herself.. I would only recommend this movie to people who love her music or who want to see what kind of person she was..

The film was a great representation of the life of Nina Simone. Great acting. The vocal performances were exceptional. The make up for the female lead was very convincing.

The storyline is a birdseye view of Nina's life. Her songs were powerful because of her troubled life. Zoe did her justice.

I brought this flim for my mother I haven't personally watched it my self but it should be good