Nina Simone (played by Zoe Saldaña) is a protagonist in Nina.
Nina Simone is the central character, a once-famous singer whose career has declined by 1988. Financially unstable, mentally unwell, and drinking heavily, she is hospitalized, hires Clifton Henderson as her assistant and later manager, records new music, undergoes cancer surgery, and returns to perform successfully in New York. Clifton Henderson (played by David Oyelowo) appears in Nina.
Clifton Henderson is initially hired by Nina Simone as an assistant after meeting her in a psychiatric hospital. He accompanies her to France, struggles with her abusive and unpredictable behavior, leaves, then agrees to manage her again. He books performances, arranges recording work, supports her cancer treatment, and helps revive her career. Clifton's Father (played by Keith David) appears in Nina.
Clifton's Father is part of Clifton Henderson's family in Chicago. He is present when Nina Simone unexpectedly arrives at the family home, an event that amuses the family and embarrasses Clifton. His appearance shows Nina entering Clifton's private world as their working relationship begins again. Lawyer (played by Kit Leonard Dennis) appears in Nina.
The Lawyer is involved in the crisis that leads to Nina Simone's psychiatric hospitalization. After Nina threatens this person with a gun, she is forcibly committed to a Los Angeles psychiatric hospital for twenty-four hours. The encounter demonstrates the severity of Nina's unstable and confrontational behavior.
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Characters
Nina Simone
(played by Zoe Saldaña) — protagonist
Nina Simone is the central character, a once-famous singer whose career has declined by 1988. Financially unstable, mentally unwell, and drinking heavily, she is hospitalized, hires Clifton Henderson...
Clifton Henderson
(played by David Oyelowo) — supporting
Clifton Henderson is initially hired by Nina Simone as an assistant after meeting her in a psychiatric hospital. He accompanies her to France, struggles with her abusive and unpredictable behavior, le...
Clifton's Father
(played by Keith David) — supporting
Clifton's Father is part of Clifton Henderson's family in Chicago. He is present when Nina Simone unexpectedly arrives at the family home, an event that amuses the family and embarrasses Clifton. His...
Lawyer
(played by Kit Leonard Dennis) — supporting
The Lawyer is involved in the crisis that leads to Nina Simone's psychiatric hospitalization. After Nina threatens this person with a gun, she is forcibly committed to a Los Angeles psychiatric hospit...
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