| Director | Cynthia Mort |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Country | United States |
| Box office | $22,584 |
In 1988, Nina Simone is financially unsound, mentally unstable, and an alcoholic. Her 1960s heyday is far behind her. After threatening a lawyer with a gun, she is forcibly committed to a Los Angeles psychiatric hospital for twenty-four hours. While in the hospital, Nina hires orderly Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo) as an assistant. He accompanies her to her home in Bouc-Bel-Air, France.
Nina drinks heavily and refuses to take needed medication. She proves to be difficult and confrontational. She verbally abuses Clifton, assaults a patron at a nightclub performance and makes Clifton get her random men with whom she has one-night stands. Her behavior drives Clifton back home to America.
Nina is told by her doctor that the results of a biopsy are serious, and she needs treatment for cancer.
Nina arrives unannounced at Clifton's family home in Chicago, much to the amusement of his family and his embarrassment. She tells Clifton that she wants him to be her manager. He is hesitant but agrees to work for her again.
Clifton attempts to book shows in France, but few people want to deal with Nina's difficult behavior. His efforts eventually pay off and she performs marvelously at a gig. He gets a studio, and she begins recording new music. It is implied that they begin a sexual relationship. Worried about her health, he convinces her to undergo recommended surgery for her cancer.
Once recovered, Nina returns to the United States for a live performance in New York's Central Park. A crowd flocks to see her and she opens her concert with the song "Feeling Good."