Nina (2016)
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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. 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, 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.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 22nd, 2016 (Limited) by RLJ Entertainment |
| Video Release: | April 22nd, 2016 by RLJ |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Plot point: | Classical Music, Mental Illness, Musicians |
| Social setting: | Jazz |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Ealing Studios, Metrol International Entertainment, Fragile Films, Londinium, 66 Productions, Parr Pictures, Huntsman Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Zoe Saldaña | Nina Simone |
Supporting
| David Oyelowo | Clifton Henderson | |
| Mike Epps | Richard Pryor | |
| Ella Thomas | Lorraine Hansberry | |
| Ella Joyce | Clifton's Mother | |
| Siena Goines | Heather | |
| Kevin Mambo | Gilles, Lead Guitarist | |
| Ronald Guttman | Henri Edwards | |
| Chuma Gault | Nina's Husband | |
| Allison Sarofin | Head Nurse |
Production and Technical Credits
| Cynthia Mort | Director | |
| Cynthia Mort | Screenwriter | |
| Stuart Parr | Producer | |
| Cynthia Mort | Producer | |
| Barnaby Thompson | Producer | |
| Ben Latham-Jones | Producer | |
| Paul Rosenberg | Executive Producer | |
| Gene Kirkwood | Executive Producer | |
| Lauren Lloyd | Executive Producer | |
| Zoe Saldaña | Executive Producer | |
| David Oyelowo | Executive Producer | |
| Pierre Lagrange | Executive Producer | |
| Aigerim Jakisheva | Executive Producer | |
| Allison Sarofin | Executive Producer | |
| James Spring | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Burton | Executive Producer | |
| Mihai Malaimare Jr. | Director of Photography | |
| Missy Stewart | Production Designer | |
| Mark Helfrich | Editor | |
| Susan Littenberg | Editor | |
| Josh Rifkin | Editor | |
| Roubi l Roubi | Nina Simone Performance Dresses and Additional Costumes by | |
| Marius de Vries | Composer | |
| Ruy Folguera | Song Writer-Original Score by | |
| Chris Stinson | Line Producer | |
| Heidi Levitt | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
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. 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, 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.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 22nd, 2016 (Limited) by RLJ Entertainment |
| Video Release: | April 22nd, 2016 by RLJ |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Plot point: | Classical Music, Mental Illness, Musicians |
| Social setting: | Jazz |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Ealing Studios, Metrol International Entertainment, Fragile Films, Londinium, 66 Productions, Parr Pictures, Huntsman Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Zoe Saldaña | Nina Simone |
Supporting
| David Oyelowo | Clifton Henderson | |
| Mike Epps | Richard Pryor | |
| Ella Thomas | Lorraine Hansberry | |
| Ella Joyce | Clifton's Mother | |
| Siena Goines | Heather | |
| Kevin Mambo | Gilles, Lead Guitarist | |
| Ronald Guttman | Henri Edwards | |
| Chuma Gault | Nina's Husband | |
| Allison Sarofin | Head Nurse |
Production and Technical Credits
| Cynthia Mort | Director | |
| Cynthia Mort | Screenwriter | |
| Stuart Parr | Producer | |
| Cynthia Mort | Producer | |
| Barnaby Thompson | Producer | |
| Ben Latham-Jones | Producer | |
| Paul Rosenberg | Executive Producer | |
| Gene Kirkwood | Executive Producer | |
| Lauren Lloyd | Executive Producer | |
| Zoe Saldaña | Executive Producer | |
| David Oyelowo | Executive Producer | |
| Pierre Lagrange | Executive Producer | |
| Aigerim Jakisheva | Executive Producer | |
| Allison Sarofin | Executive Producer | |
| James Spring | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Burton | Executive Producer | |
| Mihai Malaimare Jr. | Director of Photography | |
| Missy Stewart | Production Designer | |
| Mark Helfrich | Editor | |
| Susan Littenberg | Editor | |
| Josh Rifkin | Editor | |
| Roubi l Roubi | Nina Simone Performance Dresses and Additional Costumes by | |
| Marius de Vries | Composer | |
| Ruy Folguera | Song Writer-Original Score by | |
| Chris Stinson | Line Producer | |
| Heidi Levitt | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.