A documentary film , '' Amy '' ( 2015 ) , directed by Asif Kapadia , was released in the United Kingdom on 3 July and worldwide on 10 July . The film attempts to portray Winehouse as a " Fragile Jewish girl " who had a great music talent but unfortunately became a victim to her addictions and eating disorder , while people who should have helped her did not . The film received its première at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May and has been reviewed as " a tragic masterpiece " , " brilliant " , " heartbreaking " and " unmissable " . The soundtrack of the same name was released on 30 October 2015 , along with the DVD that includes music featured in the documentary by film composer Antônio Pinto and classic tracks by Winehouse
2015 Cannes Film Festival
2015 Cannes Film Festival
Amy Winehouse