“…The issues surrounding this unauthorized film depicting Nina Simone, which we might as well call a biopic since they are naming the thing Nina, are complex, multilayered, and multifaceted. The discussions of the issues are as complex as they are controversial; however, they are important conversations to have and keep having. The most frustrating people are the ones who imply everyone should just shut up and “wait and see” or “leave them alone.” That kind of attitude and oppression is not in the spirit of Nina Simone whatsoever. Quite the opposite. Nina was vocal, defiant, a warrior, an activist. She would not have simply shut up and sat down. She would’ve shown up at the studio with a shotgun to speak with Ms. Mort and slapped the makeup off Zoe. So let’s get that straight first. We’re going to talk about this and those of us with strong, impassioned opinions are going to express them…”
~Aaron Overfield, An Open Letter to Anyone Who Cares About Nina Simone
http://www.ninasimone.com/2012/10/an-open-letter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-nina-simone/
"— http://www.ninasimone.com/2012/10/an-open-letter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-nina-simone/
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