`` Amy '' features archival footage of the singer and original music tracks . The film was shot in New York City with a cast that included Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Rock, Michael Rapaport, Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, David Spade, Christopher Walken, James Winehouse , who died at 27 , said fame would probably drive her `` mad ''
`` Amy '' features archival footage of the singer and original music tracks . `` Amy '' seeks to `` truly capture not just the great artist that she was , '' filmmakers say . Winehouse , who died at 27 , said fame would probably drive her `` mad ''