Marisa Abela On Her Amy Winehouse Portrayal: It's About Music, Not Tragedy

It’s the must-see Amy Winehouse biopic that’s dividing critics and Amy fans alike, but there’s no doubt that the break-out star of Back to Black is Marisa Abela, who plays the iconic singer.

caught up with Marisa ahead of the film’s release to chat to chat empowerment, feminism and what she’s learnt from Amy’s legacy. Despite Amy's obvious demons, at times your depiction of Amy comes across as one of empowerment. Do you think Amy was empowered during her career and life? I think she was powerful. I think empowerment is a slightly different thing.

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