The Amazing Nina Simone_
"The Nina Simone film we should all be watching"
The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 of the subject’s friends, family, band members, lovers and fellow activists. The film has been called the best of the three Nina Simone films by The New Yorker Magazine.
Starring
Nina Simone, Eric Burdon, Nikki Giovanni
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Amazing Nina Simone was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 ...
The Amazing Nina Simone is a Documentary, Music, History film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (10)
Nina Simone
Self (archive footage)
Eric Burdon
Self
NG
Nikki Giovanni
Self
Marla Glen
Self
Billy Vera
Self
LF
Leopoldo Fleming
Self
Tim Hauser
Self
JL
Jeff L. Lieberman
Self
AS
Al Schackman
Self
SL
Sam L. Waymon
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Rating
7.4/10 (7 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Amazing Nina Simone about?
The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 of the subject’s friends, family, band members, lovers and fellow activists. The film has been called the best of the three Nina Simone films by The New Yorker Magazine.
How long is The Amazing Nina Simone?
The Amazing Nina Simone has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Amazing Nina Simone?
The cast of The Amazing Nina Simone includes Nina Simone, Eric Burdon, Nikki Giovanni, Marla Glen, Billy Vera.
What is the rating of The Amazing Nina Simone?
The Amazing Nina Simone has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Documentary
Music
History