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- '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
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 . Following the death of Winehouse in July 2011, several filmmakers attempted ...
6 days ago · “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 ...
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 ...
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3 days ago · Back to Black is currently in theaters in the U.S./Canada. The film has grossed $39.4M at the global box office. The film has grossed $39.4M at the global box office. Must Read Stories
6 days ago · Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Back to Black on the official site. In theaters May 17 2024 brought to you by Focus Features. Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring: Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie MarsanLesley Manville.