Zoe not black enough

04 March 2016 - 02:19

By Leonie Wagner

Actress Zoe Saldana has come under fire for her role in the biopic on jazz singer Nina Simone.The release of the trailer to the documentary, Nina, in which Saldana plays the legendary civil rights activist, has since sparked outrage among fans.In the film's trailer, the 37-year-old appears to have darker skin and a wider nose, fuelling cries of "black-face".

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