Nina Simone: The Legend (1992)
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.
Director: Frank Lords
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Nina Simone as Herself |
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Edney Whiteside as Himself |
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Carol Waymon as Himself |
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Mary-Kate Waymon as Herself |
| Directing | Frank Lords | Director |
| Writing | Frank Lords | Writer |
| Editing | Eric Sandrin | Editor |
| Crew | Frank Lords | Cinematography |
| Editing | Françoise Leplouhinec | Editor |
| Production | Daniel Renouf | Producer |