What You Need to Know About This Year's Oscar-Nominated Documentaries

The sudden passing of the beloved and talented Amy Winehouse shocked the world in 2011 when she was found dead from alcohol poisoning at just 27 years of age. The six-time Grammy winner struggled with personal demons, and as the heartbreaking documentary reveals, fame, fortune, and the people around her all contributed to the downward spiral. The director's focus to find answers to the singer's tragic ending compels viewers to see Amy from a different perspective — with the help of numerous interviews and archival footage. This Critics' Choice winner from Asif Kapadia may be the one to take the coveted Oscar!