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Sky Arte to Air Amy Winehouse Documentary on July 20

digital · 2026-05-04

Nearly eight years after her death, Amy Winehouse's legacy endures. On Friday, July 20, Sky Arte will broadcast 'Amy,' the documentary directed by Asif Kapadia, which premiered out of competition at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. The film uses archival footage and lets Winehouse tell her own story through her songs, emphasizing her songwriting prowess. Kapadia noted that the revelation was how well she wrote both lyrics and music. Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Sky Arte will air the documentary 'Amy' on July 20, 2018.
  • The film is directed by Asif Kapadia.
  • 'Amy' premiered out of competition at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
  • The documentary uses archival footage and Winehouse's own voice.
  • Kapadia focused on revealing Winehouse's songwriting.
  • Winehouse wrote both lyrics and music for her songs.
  • Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
  • Amy Winehouse died in 2011.

Entities

Artists

  • Amy Winehouse
  • Asif Kapadia

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Festival di Cannes

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

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