What Happened, Miss Simone? is a documentary-style movie that tells the story of the queen of blues, Nina Simone, who journeyed from child prodigy from a poor family to a powerful figure in the U.S. civil rights movement.

When it comes to celebrities and those in the public eye, what we see on-stage is rarely the full story.

Despite what tabloid journalism might lead you to believe, the artists and celebrities who inspire and entertain us are more than just public figures – they're human beings.

Released in 2015, this documentary film takes a deep dive into the personal life and struggles of jazz icon Nina Simone.

We know Simone for her grand performances and records, but under the surface lay a personal journey of loneliness, anger, and trauma.

And who better to tell the backstage-story of this music legend than Emmy Award-winning Liz Garbus?

Garbus has directed and produced notable documentaries like Bobby Fischer Against the World, and National Society of Film Critics' Best Non-Fiction Film winner, The Farm: Angola, USA.

What Happened, Miss Simone? won Garbus the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary in 2016.

As this documentary unpacks, Simone's life was not without struggle; despite becoming an international star, as a Black American, Miss Simone endured many struggles for power in both her personal and public life.