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Oscar-winning director of Amy Winehouse documentary reveals the 2 secrets behind the making of the heartbreaking film

Josh WolffMar 1, 2016, 02:46 IST

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The 2015 film, "Amy," based on the life of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, became the highest-grossing British documentary film ever and has now won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

We recently sat down with the director Asif Kapadia, who discussed the transformations that take place in the film, and to also learn how Kapadia gained the access to make the film.

Produced and edited by Josh Wolff. Cinematography by David Fang. Special thanks A24 and Sam Rega.

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