Re-Emerging Films

The Amazing Nina Simone

She was left out of Civil Rights history, erased by jazz critics, and forgotten by most Americans because no one knew how to categorize her greatness.  But throughout the 1960s, Nina Simone was both loved and feared for her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. Her musical proclamations like “Mississippi Goddam”, and her iconic style inspired a generation and continues to empower with its unrelenting appeal for justice. Now, a new documentary reveals the real Nina Simone through over 50 intimate interviews with those who best knew the artistry and intentions of one America's true musical geniuses. With new insights into her journey from Classical Music and the segregated American South, Nina’s legacy is chartered all the way to the South of France where she finally found freedom.

"The Amazing Nina Simone" is the only documentary film to tell the story of the singer, songwriter, pianist and
activist, through over 50 exclusive and intimate interviews with the people who knew Nina best: her friends,
family, musicians and fellow activists, including Nikki Giovanni (Acclaimed Poet and Author), Eric Burdon (The Animals), Sam Waymon (Nina’s Brother & Longtime Band Member), & Marie Christine Dunham-Pratt (Nina's Lover & Friend).

Written, Directed and Produced by Jeff L. Lieberman
Re-Emerging Films, 2015, USA, 105 Minutes
www.amazingnina.com

Screening Restrictions: Individual rentals are for private, personal viewing only. Public or group screenings, including screenings in schools, libraries, organizations, or other venues, are prohibited without prior written authorization.
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