For the rest of your life.
On Thursday, Mort quickly defended Saldanas performance as one that captures the bravery and brilliance of Simone.
Zoe gave an amazingly courageous and great performance, Mort says.
I think thats all that should matter.
Ninahas faced a number of roadblocks over the course of its production.
In 2010, Mary J. Blige wasattached to staras Simone, but she soon dropped out.
Saldanareplaced her, and some denounced the casting choice, saying Saldana was too light-skinned to play Simone.
I wish the movie well, Mort says now.
There are very different visions of what the movie could have been and should have been.
Theres a lot of good in it, and people should see it, Mort says.
The bottom line is this: Nina Simone deserves to be known.
Zoe Saldana delivers an exceptional and mesmerizing tribute to Nina Simone, Johnson said.
She gave her heart and soul to the role and displayed her extraordinary talent.
We are proud to distribute the film headlined by Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo on April 22, 2016.
Reps for Saldana and Simones estate did not respond to a request for comment.
