Zoe Saldana (left) in the 'Nina' biopic and Nina Simone
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It seems nobody is happy that Zoe Saldana has been chosen to play singer and political activist Nina Simone in the forthcoming biopic titled "Nina."
Most of the controversy is centered around the darkening of Saldana's skin for the role, which some say is akin to "blackface."
Critics have suggested that a darker skinned actress or singer should have gotten the role intead. Even the singer's official Twitter is taking shots.
When Saldana quoted Simone via Twitter, it was met with a venomous response.
.@zoesaldana Cool story but please take Nina's name out your mouth. For the rest of your life.
— Nina Simone (@NinaSimoneMusic) March 3, 2016
The film will be released in theaters and VOD on April 22nd. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of the controversy.
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