Words Hannah Taylor

Marisa Abela takes the titular role of Amy Winehouse in a biopic that follows Amy’s story from pre-fame to her triumphant yet tragic superstardom. Incredible highs meet shattering lows as she makes headlines for both her music and her less than glamorous lifestyle battling substance abuse and addiction.

See Amy ride the rollercoaster of skyrocketing fame and the tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil that inspires her to write the groundbreaking album with which the film shares its name. With Back To Black, the talented, Grammy-winning artist shares her deep troubles in what becomes her most coveted chart-topping album at one of her lowest times. At the heart of the story is Amy’s closeness to her grandmother. Heartbreakingly, Amy dedicates the album to Cynthia in the same year she sees her pass away.

After previously exploring John Lennon's early career before the rise of The Beatles, Nowhere Boy director Sam Taylor-Johnson is a perfect fit. Amy’s star-studded biopic features Jack O’Connell as Amy’s troubled boyfriend Blake, with Eddie Marsan and Juliet Cowan as her parents, Mitch and Janis. Also, along for the ride is Academy Award-winner Lesley Manville portraying Amy’s grandmother, Cynthia.

Back To Black is a must-see for Amy fans and all music lovers alike. An honest, unflinching portrait explores her troubles, celebrates her legacy, and captures the indelible mark she made on the music industry.

The Look, The Life, The Legacy

Grammys

Attempting to recover from her break-up with Blake, Back To Black secured Amy’s place in the pop scene with deeply personal hits like Rehab winning Record of the Year and the album being crowned Best Pop Vocal Album at the 50th Grammy Awards.

Oscars

Asif Kapadia’s powerful documentary Amy won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2016 Oscars. Amy’s life has also previously been depicted in BBC’s Reclaiming Amy and A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse.

Beehives

Her cheeky smile, tattoos, and trademark winged eyeliner, but it’s all about the beehive! Amy’s iconic sixties hairstyle grew in height alongside her career and cemented a signature look inspired by her grandmother. Cynthia Winehouse was also a singer and briefly dated jazz legend Ronnie Scott.