# Amy (2015)

> An intimate archival portrait of Amy Winehouse traces the extraordinary musical gift and devastating addiction that shaped her brief, fame-saturated life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/210825

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Asif Kapadia
- Cast: Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Tony Bennett, Pete Doherty, Juliette Ashby, Yasiin Bey, Mitch Winehouse, Tyler James
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870648/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, melancholic, harrowing, music appreciation, documentary night

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of talent and tragedy, revealing the life of a musical genius.

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