More than 100 interviews with friends and family reveal the life and struggles of Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol poisoning at age 27.
“The girl behind the name.”
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More than 100 interviews with friends and family reveal the life and struggles of Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol poisoning at age 27.
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Synopsis
A 14-year-old Amy Winehouse sings with her friend Juliette Ashby at a birthday party in Southgate, London, captured in a home movie. "Amy" chronicles Winehouse's life from childhood to her rise as a celebrated singer-songwriter. It includes personal footage and over 100 interviews with friends and family. The film addresses her struggles with addiction and the media, culminating in her death from alcohol poisoning in 2011 at age 27.
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The GuardianAsif Kapadia’s controversial Amy Winehouse documentary eschews sensation and talking heads in favour of heartbreaking footage and difficult questions.
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- See unseen footage of Amy Winehouse's life.
- Meet Amy through over 100 personal interviews.
- Find out about her rise and struggles with addiction.
Did You Know
- Amy Winehouse died on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27.
- The film won 30 awards, including Best Documentary at the 88th Academy Awards.
- The documentary premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
- Mitch Winehouse, Amy's father, announced an alternative film project on July 3, 2015.
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Who directed the documentary Amy?
Amy was directed by Asif Kapadia.
What year was Amy Winehouse found dead?
Amy Winehouse was found dead on 23 July 2011.
How many awards did the documentary Amy win?
The documentary Amy won a total of 30 awards.
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