By the end, she was wrung dry of all creativity and mocked relentlessly by the media, a recipe that would put anyone at odds with survival. Winehouses debut album, frank 2003, was a critical success in the uk and was nominated for the mercury prize. Now, i heard amy winehouse and she is a close second to janis. All im good for is making music, amy winehouse says in the new fulllength trailer for a documentary about the late singer.
Share on twitter share on facebook download goodies. Her hit song rehab describes her reluctance to enter a rehabilitation center. The film covers winehouses life and her struggle with. Amy is a 2015 british documentary film about the life and death of british singersongwriter amy winehouse. Amy jade winehouse 14 september 1983 23 july 2011 was an english singer and songwriter. When singer amy winehouse died in 2011 of alcohol poisoning at age 27, most people knew her as an inglorious train wreck, having witnessed her steady descent into selfdestruction as if. I can see why amy winehouses parents didnt care for this. Rehab plea from amy winehouse family channel 4 news. Amy winehouse documentary gets uk release date cnn. Documentary seeks to free amy winehouse from her tabloid legacy in the dawning of the digital age, she was the unlucky one to be having a nervous breakdown in.
In the uk, asif kapadias study of the late singer has charted the highest ever box office for a. Amy winehouse had an illustrious career, earning the respect of fans all across the world. Amy winehouse was a star, even before she was famous. Rehab is a song written and performed by english singer and songwriter amy winehouse. Although amy winehouse is often painted simply as a tragic figure, the documentary amy, directed by asif kapadia, gives viewers an allencompassing view of the late, great soul singer. Watch the first trailer for the amy winehouse documentary amy. Film that shines a light on the making of back to black, amy winehouses second album. Winehouse collaborated on a 17 piece fashion collection with the fred perry label. The family of amy winehouse has criticized a documentary about the late singer that is due to have its premiere at next months cannes film festival. Winehouse, or was very familiar with her work, other than the song rehab. Rare home videos and interviews with amy winehouses inner circle offer an intimate look at. This is amy winehouse rehab by alchemy on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Amy winehouse full the untold story documentary channel 5 duration. Amy winehouse documentary breaks box office records film.
Rehab is a song by english singersongwriter amy winehouse from her second studio album, back to black 2006. Amy winehouses record label didnt expect rehab to become. Mar 19, 2015 a documentary on the life of the late singer amy winehouse will be released in britain on july 3, the films production company says. On 8 january 2010, a television documentary, my daughter amy, aired on channel 4. Mtv news sat down with amy winehouse in 2007, just months after her back to black album was released, for a chat about the inspiration behind her soontobe breakthrough hit rehab.
From bafta awardwinning director asif kapadia senna, amy tells the incredible story of sixtime grammywinner amy winehouse in her own words. It was released on 20 october 2003 by island records. Saving amy was released as a paperback book in january 2010. Amy winehouse isnt the most interesting of characters, but taken as a documentary on the trappings of fame, its worth a watch. Today, a companion soundtrack for the documentary was announced. With amy winehouse, leon bridges, sharon jones, michael kiwanuka and curtis harding, to mention a few, the vintage groove has made a flamboyant comeback. My dream for amy was that she could be the best and. Back to black a new documentary posted in anything amy. Producer felix howard, paul simm writtenby amy winehouse, felix howard, paul simm. Rehab ded remix remix, producer additional production richard robson, syzeup vocals additional vocals india ingerfield writtenby amy winehouse. As seen in a new clip from the upcoming documentary amy, which features the late rehab singer crooning happy birthday at.
An inquest into her death heard that she was more than five times the legal drinkdrive limit when she died, with 416mg. Jul 23, 2017 amy winehouse had an illustrious career, earning the respect of fans all across the world. Jul 06, 2015 amy winehouse documentary breaks box office records this article is more than 4 years old. In the film amy, director asif kapadia showed an interview with mitch in which he. A documentary on the life of the late singer amy winehouse will be released in britain on july 3, the films production company says. Londonbased producer and distributor eagle rock entertainment is in cannes this week to. At a young age of 27, amy winehouse found dead on her apartment in london.
This candid portrait of the singer and her struggles won both an academy award and a bafta for best documentary. Song information for rehab amy winehouse on allmusic. The film was directed by asif kapadia and produced by james gayrees, george pank, and paul bell and coproduced by krishwerkz entertainment, on the corner films, playmaker films, and universal music, in association with film4. Thats just one of several statements made in the amy trailer that.
Putting their floating heads, to use a standard documentary term, on screen detracts from amys story. A documentary on brazilian formula one racing driver ayrton senna, who won. Kapadia pieces the film together using interviews with winehouses family. Rehab is a song written and performed by english singer and songwriter amy winehouse, from her second and final studio album back to black 2006. Apr 02, 2015 the first look at the amy winehouse documentary has arrived amy, which is from bafta awardwinning director asif kapadia is due for release on july 3, follows the late singer over the course of. In the new documentary amy, the life and death of troubled musician amy winehouse will be explored, and judging by this first full length trailer, it will be awfully difficult to watch at times. The iconic promotional video for run dmcs 1985 raprock collaboration remake of aerosmiths early 1975 hit single walk this way featuring steven tyler and joe perry from aerosmith. The first look at the amy winehouse documentary has arrived amy, which is from bafta awardwinning director asif kapadia is due for release on july 3, follows the late singer over the course of. Asif kapadias documentary on amy winehouse exclusive clip the rest is an ongoing battle between angels and demons, bouts of chaotic addiction interspersed with episodes of clearheaded. Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of british singersongwriter amy winehouse. Jun 28, 2015 its one of the many intimate, and often horrific, revelations in the new documentary on the doomed stars life, amy, which opened in australia on june 5. Rare home videos and interviews with amy winehouses inner circle offer an intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star.
Amid rumours of a posthumous amy winehouse album, fans of the singer send her to the top of the charts but channel 4 news hears of concerns shops could run out of copies of her first two albums. Mix amy winehouse full the untold story documentary channel 5 youtube. Amy winehouse documentary soundtrack revealed pitchfork. Londonbased producer and distributor eagle rock entertainment is in.
Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. Jul 04, 2015 british filmmaker of indian origin asif kapadia, who has directed a documentary on singer amy winehouse, says she did not like her popular song rehab and also never thought it would be a hit. She achieved breakout success in 2006 with her hit single rehab, which is about her personal. Asif kapadia director and his team have done a beautiful thing for amy with this film. Rehab is a song by english singersongwriter amy winehouse from her second studio. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul sometimes labelled as blueeyed soul and neo soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Jul 08, 2015 documentary seeks to free amy winehouse from her tabloid legacy in the dawning of the digital age, she was the unlucky one to be having a nervous breakdown in public at the time, amy director. Asif kapadias new documentary about the life and career of amy winehouse. Amy winehouse was one of the most discussed singersongwriters of her generation. It gives winehouse a personality and shows who she is beyond the headlines. They tried to make me go to rehab i said no, no, no. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. Years ago i was turned on by janis and have gone from there.
Watch the first trailer for the amy winehouse documentary. Produced by mark ronson, the lyrics are autobiographical and address winehouse s refusal to enter a rehabilitation clinic. Asif kapadias documentary on amy winehouse exclusive clip the rest is an ongoing battle between angels and demons, bouts of chaotic. Her 2006 followup album, back to black, led to six grammy award. Asif kapadia is the director of amy a new documentary about british singersongwriter amy winehouse. On wednesday, a coroner ruled that amy winehouse died of alcohol poisoning. Frank is the debut studio album by english singer and songwriter amy winehouse. At the heart of the film is winehouses music each song tell us of her follies and foibles you know im no good, her desperation to find a love everafter love is a losing game, and her biggest hit, rehab. With amy winehouse, mitch winehouse, mark ronson, russell brand. Documentary seeks to free amy winehouse from her tabloid. Winehouse has gained huge publicity for her drug abuse along with psychological health problems. Filmisnow your first stop for the latest new cinematic videos the. Im not a big fan of amy winehouse, but when i heard rehab i enjoyed the beat it harkens back to the 6070s flavor and i could see how she was influenced by ray charles and donny hathaway.
Amy winehouse documentary breaks box office records this article is more than 4 years old. Putting their floating heads, to use a standard documentary term, on screen detracts from amy s story. Amy winehouse in amy 2015 nick jandl at an event for amy 2015 asif. They tried to make me go to rehab, wails amy winehouse on the opening track and first single from her second album back to black. Amy winehouses family slams new documentary cbs news.
Jun 23, 2015 when singer amy winehouse died in 2011 of alcohol poisoning at age 27, most people knew her as an inglorious train wreck, having witnessed her steady descent into selfdestruction as if in real tim. Written by winehouse and produced by mark ronson, it was released as the albums lead single in the united kingdom on 23 october 2006. Theres a new documentary coming out and the following writeup includes those magical words that we all like to hear, and also includes never before seen footage of the singer eagle rock cues winehouse album doc miptv. The documentary features interviews with those who knew her at a young age, helped her gain success, jazz music experts, as well as music and pop culture specialists. Based on the newberywinning childrens books, this animated film follows a young boy. Family of amy winehouse criticizes misleading film about singer. A few minutes into amy, asif kapadias documentary on the life and times of british singer amy winehouse.
Produced by mark ronson, the lyrics are autobiographical and address winehouses refusal to enter a rehabilitation clinic. Amy, the documentary about the life of amy winehouse, was released over the summer. After a change of rules in the uk allowing all digital downloads to be counted for the singles chart, rehab reentered the chart at number 20 for. Yes i been black, but when i come back you wont know, know, know. How accurate is the amy documentary to amy winehouses.
British filmmaker of indian origin asif kapadia, who has directed a documentary on. The amy winehouse documentary trailer will break your. They tried to make me go to rehab, but i said, no, no, no yes, ive been black, but when i come back, youll know, know, know i aint got the time and if my daddy thinks im. It was all lined up for her to go to rehab, and who knows what. Production for the album took place during 2002 to 2003 and was handled by winehouse, salaam remi, commissioner gordon, jimmy hogarth and matt rowe.
Her soulful voice won her critical acclaim, scores of awards and fans from all walks of. Recently, i received an ipod, a gift from my grandchildren. Amy winehouse full the untold story documentary channel 5. Amy official trailer 2015 amy winehouse documentary hd. The personal footage is the farthest thing from exploitative and tabloidy. Kapadia, said the song was a cry for help, reported e. Justin bieber has said the last thing that made him cry was a documentary about amy winehouse. Its one of the many intimate, and often horrific, revelations in the new documentary on the doomed stars life, amy, which opened in australia on june 5. The father of amy winehouse, mitch, is urging the government to reform rehabilitation centres in memory of his daughter, who battled drug and drink addiction. Jan 24, 2008 winehouse has become famous for her battles with addiction. The amy winehouse documentary trailer will break your heart. Rehab amy winehouse to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
The canadian pop star, 21, said the rehab singer was an incredible talent during an interview. Obviously, i am not of the younger generation and i have been trying to understand the music of the younger generation. Amy winehouse academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Winehouse has become famous for her battles with addiction. Rare home videos and interviews with amy winehouse s inner circle offer an intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star.
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