Known For

Nina Simone is known for:

  • King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
    A 1970 American documentary film biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., presented in the form of newsreel footage and segments of recordings by Dr. King, framed by celebrity narrators, including Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Ruby Dee, James Earl Jones, Clarence Williams III, Burt Lancaster, Ben Gazzara, Charlton Heston, Harry Belafonte, The movie was produced by Richard Kaplan and Ely Landau.
  • My Baby Just Cares for Me
    Short animation on Nina Simone's song "My Baby Just Cares for Me".
  • What Happened, Miss Simone?
    The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

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