The newly released trailer has some wonderfully interwoven images of Winehouse being herself and Winehouse under the glare of cameras whether it be whilst performing or being hounded by paparazzi. The trailer gives us an excellent overview of what the film has to show with elements of Winehouse’s life the general public were generally aware of including her volatile relationship with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil. The trailer brings us something very often overlooked about Winehouse - when you get past the tabloid speculations and headlines, there is an unassuming and sweet natured person. A young woman who was so in love with music that she felt that all she was good for was making music. She wasn’t someone who sought out attention much like other celebrities of her generation. She was a woman who had talents that sadly didn’t have enough time to shine. She was a human being and she was at times not treated as such. It’s an incredibly brutal but sad fact. Perhaps this documentary can provide documentation of the woman she was and maybe some lessons for the future.
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