Watch The Amazing Nina Simone

With musical proclamations like "Mississippi Goddam" and an iconic style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. Today, a decade after her death, Nina Simone is more popular than ever before. President Barack Obama listed "Sinnerman" in his top 5 favorite songs, and whether re-mixed, re-sampled or in its pure form, Nina's music continues to reflect the turbulent twists of our times, and empower people around the world.

The Amazing Nina Simone is a 2015 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1.