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False notes aplenty in 'Nina,' a controversial, bizarrely staged re-creation of Nina Simone's life

The odds were already stacked against "Nina," Cynthia Mort's biopic about legendary musician Nina Simone, even before its release. The film has received an avalanche of controversial press, mostly centered on the choice to darken star Zoe Saldana's skin with makeup. The casting of a lighter-skinned...

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01:35 on April 22 2016

False notes aplenty in 'Nina,' a controversial, bizarrely staged re-creation of Nina Simone's life

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The odds were already stacked against "Nina," Cynthia Mort's biopic about legendary musician Nina Simone, even before its release. The film has received an avalanche of c... more info

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