Nina Simone: The Legend (1992)

Nina Simone: The Legend

1992

Documentary Music

Synopsis

The Legend, on Nina’s life and music, was made in France by Frank Lords and it is told in large part by Nina Simone herself. It is an honest portrayal based on her autobiography “I Put A Spell On You,” that shows Nina at her mightiest and at her most vulnerable.

Credits

Director

Frank Lords

Cast

Carol Waymon as Himself

Edney Whiteside as Himself

Mary-Kate Waymon as Herself

Nina Simone as Herself

Crew

Frank Lords (Cinematography)

Eric Sandrin (Editor)

Françoise Leplouhinec (Editor)