nina-2016-posterDirector: Cynthia Mort

Writer(s): Cynthia Mort

Starring: Zoe Saldana, David Oyelowo, Kevin Mambo, Ronald Guttman, Chuma Gault, Allison Sarofim, Mike Epps, Keith David, Ella Joyce, Stevens Gaston, Fred Cassidy, Jessica Oyelowo, Anthony Molinari, Ella Thomas, Bonnie Bartlett, Ken Davitian, Camille Natta, Marianne Muellerleile, Zack Zublena, Michael Vartan, Matthew Hoffman, Vivie Eteme, Yasmine Golchan, Kit Leonard Dennis, Mary Pat Gleason, Andrei Runtso, Marsai Martin, Nia Imani, Maris de Vries, Michelle De Vries, Randy Kerber, Mathieu Schreyer, Al Schackman, Darryl Dunning II, Benjamin Latham, Samm Allen, Vincent M. Biscione, Noelle Bonhomme, Jason Boots, Kenneth I. Brown, Kholee Campbell, Jack Andrew Cook, Kailyn Davis, Travis Dukelow, Cherrelle E’Lan, Sky Elobar, Lubella Gauna, Nana Ghana, Siena Goines, Josh Harp, Cary Huff, Jessica Juarez, Kelechi Kalu, Benee Leavy, Christina Leone, Dakota Lupo, Spencer John Olson, Nelson Scott, Alexandra Surer, Marcus L. J. Thrash, Kelly-Ann Tursi, Calvin C. Winbush

Synopsis: 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.

Release Date: April 22, 2016 (USA) | Length: 90 min | Genre: Drama, Music | MPAA Rating: NR