Movie

Nina

2016 · 90 min

A somber, confrontational character study that feels heavy and uneven, anchored by a volatile performance.

Tagline: Singer. Activist. Survivor. Legend.
Overview: The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, addiction, isolation, music
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
addiction
isolation
music
redemption
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild