Casting Zoe Saldana in blackface as Nina Simone exposes the shocking colourism of Hollywood

The Nina Simone biopic has been embroiled in controversy since news first spread of its production in 2012.

Angered primarily by the lead role casting of Zoe Saldana, a considerably lighter-skinned woman than Simone, fans and Simone’s estate alike questioned the film’s potential to be anything other than offensive.  Read more.