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Johnson's statement followed the trailer release for the film this week that spurred criticism over Saldana's dark skin makeup and for wearing a prosthetic nose to portray Simone.

The controversy comes amid a larger spotlight on Hollywood's diversity issues.

Numerous fans of Simone took to social media to suggest other African-American actresses who could have played the role instead of Saldana.

Nina follows the relationship of an older, troubled musician Simone and her former nurse, Clifton Henderson Diego Maradona Argentina Jersey , played by British black actor David Oyelowo.

Civil rights played a crucial role in Simone's life and lyrics, with the singer often drawing on struggles faced by the African-American community in songs such as "Four Women," "Mississippi Goddam" and "To Be Young, Gifted and Black."

Saldana, best known for sci-fi adventure Avatar Carlos Tevez Argentina Jersey , posted a quote by Simone on Twitter this week, saying "I'll tell you what freedom is to me- No Fear... I mean really, no fear."

The tweet prompted a sharp response from the official Nina Simone Twitter account run by the late singer's estate, which told the actress "Cool story but please take Nina's name out your mouth. For the rest of your life."

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