The film is being distributed by RLJ Entertainment. Founder and Chairman Robert L. Johnson released a statement about the brewing controversy on Thursday, supporting Saldana:
Saldana has been under fire for playing the late singer, namely because of the makeup used to darken her complexion in the film. Nina Simone's estate recently tweeted at Saldana, advising her to "take Nina's name out your mouth. For the rest of your life."* Read more...