How biopic "Back to Black" puts Amy Winehouse "right back in the center of her story"

Trying to capture a life in film – never mind one as complex as that of Amy Winehouse – can be a challenge. When it comes to biographical films, critics often fire from both sides, calling them exploitative or sanitized. It's not for the faint-hearted director. But according to Sam Taylor-Johnson, "There's something about tackling difficult subjects where I just think, come on, let's go!"

Taylor-Johnson's film, "Back to Black," a drama about the life and music of British singer Amy Winehouse, was generating interest well before its U.S. release this week. While Taylor-Johnson was shooting, photos from the set were published, engendering fierce reactions. "Yeah, it was difficult in the early days," she said, "not because I read anything, because I try not to read anything."

Doane asked, "But you must have been aware when people were saying, this is 'revolting'?"