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Nina (2016 film)
2016 American film
Nina is a 2016 American biographical film written and directed by Cynthia Mort.
The film focuses on American musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña. The film also stars David Oyelowo, Ella Thomas, and Mike Epps. It has a limited release beginning April 22, 2016, and through video on demand by RLJ Entertainment.
The film received strong criticism, including the casting of Saldaña in the lead, and Simone's family refused to endorse it.[2] Saldaña later said she regretted accepting the lead role.
Plot
In 1988, Nina Simone is financially unsound, mentally unstable, and an alcoholic.
On Wednesday, the Grammy Award-winning singer shared an Instagram video of her powerful rendition of Nina Simone's classic "Feeling Good".
Her 1960s heyday is far behind her. After threatening a lawyer with a gun, she is forcibly committed to a Los Angelespsychiatric hospital for twenty-four hours. While in the hospital, Nina hires orderly Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo) as an assistant.
He accompanies her to her home in Bouc-Bel-Air, France.
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