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Nina Simone biopic released in theatres, on VOD, April 22

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FILE - In this June 14, 2015 file photo, Zoe Saldana attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Infinitely Polar Bear" held at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. After many delays, the Nina Simone biopic starring Saldana and David Oyelowo will be simultaneously released in theaters, digital HD and video-on-demand next month. Distributor RLJ Entertainment said Tuesday, March 1, 2016, it will release “Nina” in all formats on April 22. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After many delays, the Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo will be simultaneously released in theatres, digital HD and video-on-demand next month.

Distributor RLJ Entertainment said Tuesday it will release “Nina” in all formats on April 22.

Saldana plays the Grammy-nominated singer and outspoken civil rights activist who struggled with depression and alcoholism after finding fame. Oyelowo plays her stalwart friend Clifton Henderson, who helped her return to her music.

The film’s release has been delayed several times. RLJ Entertainment originally announced “Nina” would open in theatres in December 2015.

The documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” directed by Liz Garbus, was nominated for an Academy Award this year.

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