Amy

Across intimate archive footage and new interviews, the film tracks Amy Winehouse from a shy teenager with a remarkable voice to a worldwide star, then follows how fame, addiction, and media attention shaped her life. It traces the arc from a gifted young singer in Britain to a phenomenon, while allowing the music to drive the narrative. The documentary favors performance clips, studio sessions, and conversations with friends, collaborators, and family, avoiding melodrama in favor of a clear-eyed portrait. It emphasizes the tension between artistic authenticity and public spectacle, showing how personal joy and professional pressure intersect in the singer's story. The result is a candid, respectful look at a towering talent and the costs of stardom, and a hopeful note.

Directed by Asif Kapadia, Amy released in 2015 as a documentary built from archival footage, interviews, and performances. It traces the arc from a gifted young singer in Britain to a phenomenon, while allowing the music to drive the narrative.

The film earned about 23.7 million dollars worldwide, a solid showing for a music documentary with limited release. Its box office benefited from strong festival attention and lasting interest in Winehouse’s catalog, rallying critics and general audiences alike.

Amy became a critical darling and racked up major accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and the BAFTA for Best Documentary. Critics praised its restraint, using archival material and interviews to illuminate the singer's artistry while examining fame's cost. The film's influence extended beyond music fans worldwide.

The documentary cemented Amy's status as a cultural touchstone and sparked renewed attention to her songs, especially Rehab and Back to Black, which found new resonance. It also fed conversations about media scrutiny, celebrity culture, and the pressures artists face when fame collides with private pain across generations and eras.