Amy (2015)
Biography | Documentary | Music
The story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks.
Starring: Amy Winehouse
Director: Asif Kapadia
Amy Winehouse: A Last Goodbye (2011)
Documentary | Music
'A Last Goodbye' is an intimate look into the life and times of Amy Winehouse. This in depth programme chronicles her rise to pop superstardom and also offers a sensitive portrayal of a transformative star and the inner demons that inspired her work and eventually caused her untimely death. Her battle with addiction and her courtship with self destruction were well documented through the press. Even her troubled relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil was played out in front of British media. But despite this backdrop Amy Winehouse will be remembered for her unique song writing style fusing R & B, soul and jazz influences sang through a powerful deep contralto vocal. The 'Back to Black' album symbolised her huge success at this time which led to an astonishing five Grammy Awards, 'the most wins by a female artist in a single night'. This insightful programme is a definitive testimonial to an incredible music icon covering the start of her career up until her death.
Starring: Amy Winehouse
Director: Maureen Goldthorpe
MTV Video Music Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards took place on August 28, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, the nominees were announced. Katy Perry received the most nominations this year at ten, followed by Adele, and Kanye West, who are both tied at seven.
On August 28, 2011, Katy Perry won three awards, including Video of the Year for "Firework". Adele also won three awards out of seven nominations, including Best Cinematography and Best Editing for "Rolling in the Deep". Lady Gaga won two awards, including Best Female Video. Britney Spears won two awards, including was honored with the MTV Video Vanguard Award for her contribution to the recent history of MTV, with a tribute that included a group of children dancing to her biggest hits while wearing some of her most iconic costumes from music videos as well as live VMA performances.
Starring: Lady Gaga, Brian May, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Nayer, Adele, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles, Young the Giant, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, Lil Wayne, Jessie J, Cobra Starship, Sabi
