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     Marisa Abela

     Amy
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     Jack O'Connell

     Blake
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     Eddie Marsan

     Mitch
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     Juliet Cowan

     Janis
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     Sam Buchanan

     Nick Shymansky
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     Lesley Manville

     Cynthia

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2. Why to watch

   • 'Back to Black' brings Amy Winehouse's story to the big screen
   • When: Back to Black is in theaters May 17.
   • What to know: The drama looks at Winehouse's early rise to fame, all the way through the making of her Grammy-winning album Back to Black.
   • Director Sam Taylor-Johnson told Yahoo Entertainment that she felt “a huge responsibility” in staying true to the singer’s story on film.
   • "Whatever our judgments are of situations she was in or people that she loved, it was irrelevant to the story I was telling because we were sort of in her creative soul as she created one of the best albums of our time," she explained.
   • Why I'll be watching: Actress Marisa Abela's transformation into Winehouse looks remarkable and she does her own singing in the movie.
   • — Taryn Ryder, entertainment reporter
   • May 15, 2024

   

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Back_to_Black_(film)Back to Black (film) - Wikipedia

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   Back to Black is a 2024 biographical drama film based on the life of English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, played by Marisa Abela. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, the film also stars Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville . Following the death of Winehouse in July 2011, several filmmakers attempted to ...

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6. www.imdb.com › title › tt21261712Back to Black (2024) - IMDb

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   May 17, 2024 · Back to Black: Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. With Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville. The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time.

   • 6.6/10 (7.2K)
   • Genre: Biography, Drama, Music

   • Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
   • Release Date: 2024-05-17

7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › back_to_blackBack to Black | Rotten Tomatoes

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   The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black. Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the ...

   • 34% (141)
   • Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Marisa Abela

8. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › back-to-black-movieBack to Black movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

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   May 17, 2024 · “Back to Black” chronicles the years between the success of 2003's breakthrough Frank and the blowup of the film's titular album in 2006. But if you expect to learn about Amy the person or even Amy the musician, temper your expectations. Taylor-Johnson’s film, penned by Matt Greenhalgh, is ...

9. www.hollywoodreporter.com › lists › back-to-black'Back to Black' Movie Cast: Real People in Amy Winehouse Biopic

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   May 20, 2024 · By Cameron K McEwan. May 20, 2024 9:44am. Marisa Abela stars as Amy Winehouse in 'Back to 'Black.'. Courtesy of Dean Rogers/Focus Features. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson ( Fifty Shades of Grey ...

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    Apr 9, 2024 · At its best, “Back to Black,” the forthright and compelling movie that’s been made of Winehouse’s life, takes that light/dark balance and digs into the drama of it. The film’s snaky on ...

11. People also ask

    Is back to black based on a true story?

    • Back to Black is a 2024 biographical drama film based on the life of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, played by Marisa Abela. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, the film also stars Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, and Lesley Manville .

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    Is 'back to black' a good movie?

    • At its best, “Back to Black,” the forthright and compelling movie that’s been made of Winehouse’s life, takes that light/dark balance and digs into the drama of it, making it sing.

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    What is back to black about?

    • Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, BACK TO BLACK honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent. — STUDIOCANAL Her music.

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    Is back to black a tragedy?

    • “Back to Black” makes a martyr of its subject, flattening Amy Winehouse's life and music to a series of binges and failure to overcome heartbreak. It viciously strips her of any agency or humanity, positing her to be nothing more than a tragedy with an iconic album.

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12. www.themoviedb.org › movie › 998846Back to Black (2024) — The Movie Database (TMDB)

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    May 17, 2024 · Written by r96sk on April 16, 2024. The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many ...