What Happened, Miss Simone?

Name: What Happened, Miss Simone?
Director: Liz Garbus
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2015
Duration: 101 min

1h 41m · 2015 · Directed by Liz Garbus · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) runs 1h 41m, directed by Liz Garbus. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

Genres: Music, Documentary

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)

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