'Amy' directed by Asif Kapadia - Official Trailer
Added: 17 Dec 2021
Contributor:
Dara Hogan
Resource type:
Audio / Video
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Primary Source
'Amy is a 2015 British documentary film directed by Asif Kapadia and produced by James Gay-Rees. The film covers British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse's life and her struggle with substance abuse, both before and after her career blossomed, and which eventually caused her death.' - Wikipedia
How it maps to the curriculum
- LCA
- English and Communications
Strand: 3. Communication in Media
Strand unit: 4. Film Studies
Suggestions for use: Useful as an introduction to the film to allow for student choice. Typical features of a documentary such as archive footage, voice overs and music. Possible transdisciplinary links with Music and Social Education. Deals with issue of substance abuse.
