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Amy Winehouse documentary premieres on Sky Arte

other · 2026-07-19

Directed by Marina Parker, the documentary 'Amy Winehouse – Anima Ribelle' premieres on Sky Arte on Wednesday, July 22, ten years after the singer's death on July 23, 2011. The film features interviews with family and close friends, including Amy's mother, who speaks publicly in depth for the first time. Affected by multiple sclerosis, she aims to celebrate her daughter's life, highlighting her strength and complexity, and offers a version of events that partly differs from the established narrative. The documentary challenges the notion that Winehouse's problems stemmed from an unhappy childhood and her parents' divorce, focusing instead on her battles with addiction and mental health. It includes never-before-seen family archive materials and rare musical performances, encouraging a new interpretation of the life and legacy of one of the most acclaimed British musicians.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Amy Winehouse – Anima Ribelle' directed by Marina Parker
  • Premieres on Sky Arte on Wednesday, July 22
  • Ten years after Amy Winehouse's death on July 23, 2011
  • Features interviews with family and close friends
  • Amy's mother speaks publicly in depth for the first time
  • Mother has multiple sclerosis
  • Film challenges idea that Winehouse's problems came from unhappy childhood or parents' divorce
  • Includes never-before-seen family archive materials and rare performances

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Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy

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