The much-criticized actress also spilled what she learned from making the film.

Much of the backlash has been directed at star Zoe Saldana, rather than the filmmakers.

The unauthorized biopic of Nina Simone has been riddled with criticism for casting Mary J. Blige and, most recently, Zoe Saldana in the starring role. Here, an (admittedly sentimental) argument for why it’s a fail.