Nina (2016 film)

Nina
Nina
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Cynthia Mort
Written by	Cynthia Mort
Produced by	Ben Latham-Jones; Stuart Parr; Barnaby Thompson; David Oyelowo;
Starring	Zoe Saldaña; David Oyelowo; Ella Thomas; Mike Epps;
Cinematography	Mihai Mălaimare Jr.
Edited by	Mark Helfrich; Susan Wittenberg; Josh Rifkin;
Music by	Ruy Folguera
Production; companies	Ealing Studios; Londinium Films;
Distributed by	RLJ Entertainment
Release date	April 22, 2016 (United States);
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$22,584

Nina is a 2016 American biographical film written and directed by Cynthia Mort. The film focuses on American musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña. The film also stars David Oyelowo, Ella Thomas, and Mike Epps. It has a limited release beginning April 22, 2016, and through video on demand by RLJ Entertainment. The film received strong criticism, including the casting of Saldaña in the lead, and Simone's family refused to endorse it.^[2] Saldaña later said she regretted accepting the lead role.

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