title: The Amazing Nina Simone - Women in Activism Film Festival
start: 2017-05-19
start time: 19:30
end time: 22:30
venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre
city: London
country: GB
coordinates: 51.5874, -0.0719
tags: femiagenda femiagendalondon feminism feminisminlondon feminismo feminismus feministevents womenrights
links:
Página Facebook del evento https://www.facebook.com/events/1842950179294231/
description:
1h 50min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Jeff Lieberman
Year: 2015
Trailer: https://youtu.be/3DvxpUMXDyQ
The story of one of America's overlooked musical geniuses, finally brought to light. Director Jeff Lieberman brings audiences on Nina's journey from the segregated South, through the worlds of classical music, jazz joints and international concert halls. Navigating through the twists and turns of the 1960s fight for racial equality, the film delves deep into Nina's artistry, answering long-held questions behind Nina's most beloved songs, bold style, controversial statements and the reason she left America.