The trailer for the Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana has reignited blackface controversy

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16:21 on March 3 2016

Zoe Saldana -- Not Black Enough? Nina Simone Estate Lashes Out

TMZ — The estate of legendary jazz and soul singer Nina Simone has no love for Zoe Saldana -- who's playing Nina in a biopic -- and sparked outrage over Zoe's skin color aft... more info

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20:49 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone's family upset over Zoe Saldana playing singer in biopic.

Mercury News, California — Nina Simone’s family rips Zoe Saldana, who’s playing the legendary singer in upcoming biopic. more info

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22:25 on March 3 2016

Studio behind Nina Simone film defends Zoe Saldana amid casting furor

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The studio behind a film about African-American soul and jazz musician Nina Simone on Thursday defended the casting of Zoe Saldana in the lead rol... more info

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19:31 on March 2 2016

See Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in Long-Awaited Nina Trailer

Time — David Oyelowo also stars more info

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17:32 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone’s Estate Slams Zoe Saldana Over Unauthorized Biopic

Time — "Please take Nina’s name out your mouth. For the rest of your life” more info

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20:04 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone’s Daughter Is ‘Not Upset’ at Zoe Saldana Over Biopic Role

Time — "I really didn’t feel much of anything except for poor Zoe" more info

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11:50 on March 3 2016