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.

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A documentary on tragic singer Amy Winehouse, which her family has already criticised as “misleading”, has been screened at the Cannes film festival.

Amy, the documentary about the late Amy Winehouse, will arrive in cinemas on July 3rd, 2015. Its release coincides with the fourth anniversary of Winehouse’s death.

The trailer for a documentary about the life of singer Amy Winehouse has been screened at a pre-Grammy event in America.

Amy Winehouse has been immortalised with a life-size statue in north London.

Amy Winehouse has been immortalised with a life-size statue.

Amy Winehouse’s mother has revealed that the last time she saw her daughter, the Back To Black singer was so drunk she had to be carried down the stairs of her own home.

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A life-size statue of singer Amy Winehouse will be unveiled in the heart of the London neighbourhood she called home.

Fans commemorate Amy's third anniversary.

Jack White has apologised for insulting The Black Keys, Meg White and Adele.

Amy Winehouse's mother has blasted Blake Fielder Civil for being filmed next to the late star's grave.

Amy Winehouse's earnings have quadrupled since the singer's death.

Amy Winehouse’s mother didn’t ever expect the late star to make it to her 30s.

Amy Winehouse's brother claims she died of bulimia.

Amy Winehouse is to have her own documentary film.

The father of late singer Amy Winehouse kept her memory alive tonight by arriving at the Brit Awards wearing a waistcoat with her face on the back.

Amy Winehouse could take a posthumous Brit Award after she was shortlisted for best British female.

Amy Winehouse could take a posthumous Brit Award after she was shortlisted for best British female against acts such as Emeli Sande tonight.

A second inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse has confirmed that she died from alcohol poisoning after a drinking binge.

A second inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse has confirmed that her death was caused by alcohol.

The inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse will be reheard, according to a spokesman for Camden Council.

The boyfriend of the late singer Amy Winehouse allegedly raped a woman while she was asleep, a British court heard today.

Amy Winehouse’s father has stopped the performance in Denmark of a play about the late singer, refusing permission for the use of her music and photos.

Pete Doherty claims he had a secret romance with Amy Winehouse.

A host of music stars paid tribute to Amy Winehouse tonight as they gathered in her memory to raise money for disadvantaged young people.

The wedding dress of the late Amy Winehouse has been stolen from her former Camden home.

Amy Winehouse's family are devastated after thieves stole £130,000 (€161,000) worth of her dresses.

Mitch Winehouse has urged his daughter's fans to "pray" for her ex-husband who is fighting for his life after an apparent drink and drug binge.

Mitch Winehouse has urged his daughter’s fans to 'pray' for her ex-husband who is fighting for his life after an apparent drink and drug binge.

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter has paid tribute to her on the first anniversary of her death.

Amy Winehouse is still proving to be one of the most popular British recording artists of modern time, with fans buying more than 1.7 million copies of her recordings in the year since her death.

The mother of the late singer Amy Winehouse says that almost a year after her death the grief “doesn’t get any easier”.

Amy Winehouse would often "get bored" in the middle of performances.

The boyfriend of the late singer Amy Winehouse has been charged with rape, sources said.

Amy Winehouse "went mad" when her father foiled her attempts to sneak cocaine into rehab.

A life-size bronze statue of Amy Winehouse could be put up in a venue near her home.

Mark Ronson has denied saying that Amy Winehouse was "freaked out" by Adele's international success.

Mitch Winehouse has told fans of his daughter that he has spoken to her through a psychic.

Amy Winehouse's best friend will audition on the BBC's 'The Voice' tonight.

Former Libertines star Pete Doherty said not being invited to Amy Winehouse’s funeral meant he “never had the chance to see through” his grief for the dead singer.

Former Libertines star Pete Doherty said not being invited to Amy Winehouse’s funeral meant he “never had the chance to see through” his grief for the dead singer.

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