New Amy Winehouse film reignites interest in her controversial, yet tragic, life

A new film on the life and death of Amy Winehouse has been hailed a masterpiece. But its release has been mired in controversy, writes Suzanne Harrington.

NEW film, Amy, about tragic singer Amy Winehouse, has just premiered at Cannes, and has been threatened with legal action before its cinema release on July 3.

It depicts the collision of her talent with her fame — Amy was found dead from alcohol poisoning in her house in Camden, North London, on July 23, 2011. She was 27.