The family of the late singer and civil rights activist, Nina Simone , who died in 2003, Zoe Saldana lambasted after it came to light the trailer biopic on music star starring actress , ‘ Nina ‘. (Trailer ‘Nina’)
After Saldana share tweeted a quote from the singer saying. “ I tell you what is freedom for me not to fear. indeed, never be afraid #NinaSimone “, officials who manage the official account Nina in the same social network responded with a tweet in which he urged re never use the name of the singer.
“ a good story, but please, do not ever mention the name of Nina. the rest of your life ” read in the shared profile of Simone message who control their heirs.
In another tweet posted on the account of the music star, he stated that they were going through a very “painful” moment due to the upcoming release of the film on the life of the interpreter.
“ With a little luck people will begin to understand that this is painful. It breaks our hearts, gives us nausea, we tear the soul. Everything will happen, but for now … . “
in addition, also encouraged all fans of the singer to boycott the biopic using its release date-the 22 April- to organize their viewings own material related to the life of Nina Simone.
“ After the announcement that has taken place today, I want to encourage fans and local with capacity to do so to organize their own parties on Friday April 22 to see / hear songs from Nina Simone. we can use that time to celebrate the life of Nina and her music . Let us turn something negative into a positive coming together and paying tribute to the real Nina. Nothing can degrade the legacy of Nina. No one can steal your gift, or steal us the gift that made us with his music. on April 22, let’s give the real Nina the opportunity to express itself, “he declared shared on Facebook statement.
the controversy has surrounded the film about the life of Nina Simone from even before the premiere of the trailer , due in part to the election of Zoe Saldana to play the character of the singer. Many fans now say the actress noting that her skin has darkened to be more like the star of music.
The very daughter of Nina Simone Kelly said while his disapproval of the actress chosen to give life to her mother in the film.
“ My mother grew up in a time when she was told her nose was too wide and her skin too dark. From a physical standpoint, [Zoe] is not the best choice “Simone assured the New York Times.
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