- 2015 British documentary film -> about life of death of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, directed by Asif Kapadia - Feb 2015: teaser trailer based on Winehouse life debuted at pre-Grammy event in build-up to 2015 Grammys. Amy, Asif Kapadia’s documentary on fame, mental illness and Amy Winehouse, has its first trailer. Click to expand the Mega Menu Click to Expand Search Input Asif Kapadia's documentary "Amy" uses found footage to paint an intimate portrait of the troubled late singer Amy Winehouse. David Joseph, CEO of Universal Music UK, announced Amy would be released later that year. Director Asif Kapadia (who also helmed the highly compelling documentary Senna) pieces together an in-depth account of her life and struggles in Amy, using old and new interviews with friends, family, collaborators, and Winehouse herself. From BAFTA award--winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), AMY is the incredible story of six--time Grammy(R) award winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Backed by the vocal track for Winehouse’s hit … From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (Senna), Amy tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse—in her own words.Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. The best way to discuss this film is making it a comparative argument between 'Amy' Asif Kapadia and the style taken in regards to different filmmakers. Filmmaker Asif Kapadia sat down with NME this week to talk about his new film on Diego Maradona, and reflect on the legacy of 'Amy'.