Nina
It's fascinating -- but mostly gross.
The criticism wasn't a challenge to Saldana's blackness, but to an industry that constantly ignores women who look like Nina Simone.
"I am saddened by the ugly and inaccurate portrayal contained in the script and trailer of 'Nina'" Lieberman said.
"[T]o deny someone who looks like Nina Simone the opportunity to play her is sad."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
BET's founder and Simone's daughter weigh in on the controversial film.
Saldana is facing criticism for portraying the dark-skinned jazz singer.