Ever since it was announced that “Avatar” star Zoe Saldana had been tapped to play jazz/blues/folk singer and activist Nina Simone, there has been sizable backlash from the Simone family. Why, because Saldana is deemed too light for the role, according to reports.

Last month it was announced that Dominican-Puerto Rican actress Saldana was chosen to play Simone in a biopic about her life by writer and director Cynthia Mort and executive producer Jimmy Iovine.

While the lead role in the jazz icon’s life is a sure win for Saldana, family members and bloggers believe it is a loss for Simone and her legacy.