Netflix to Release Documentary on Legendary Music Icon Amy Winehouse

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a new documentary centered on the life and legacy of the late British soul singer Amy Winehouse. The film aims to offer an intimate and comprehensive look at the acclaimed artist’s meteoric rise, troubled personal life, and enduring influence on the music world.

Slated for global release later this year, the documentary promises never-before-seen footage, rare archival materials, and exclusive interviews with those who were closest to Winehouse. Produced in collaboration with her estate, the film is expected to trace her journey from a gifted North London teenager to a global sensation with her chart-topping 2006 album Back to Black.

Known for her distinctive contralto vocals and her fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B, Winehouse became one of the most acclaimed and recognizable voices of the 21st century. However, her career was also marked by public struggles with addiction and mental health, culminating in her tragic death in 2011 at the age of 27.

Netflix’s documentary comes amid renewed interest in Winehouse’s story, following the recent release of the biopic Back to Black, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. While that film focused on dramatizing key events in Winehouse’s life, the new Netflix documentary will aim for a more factual and emotionally grounded portrayal.

The project joins a growing slate of music documentaries produced by Netflix, which continues to invest in original content that explores the lives of influential artists and the cultural impact of their work.

A release date has not yet been confirmed, but anticipation is already building among fans and critics alike. As one of the most talented yet tragic figures in modern music, Amy Winehouse’s story remains a compelling and cautionary tale—one that continues to resonate deeply more than a decade after her passing.