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Nothing Compares

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NOTHING COMPARES is the story of Sinéad O'Connor's phenomenal rise to worldwide fame and how her iconoclastic personality resulted in her exile from the pop mainstream. Focusing on her prophetic words and deeds from 1987-1993, the film reflects on the legacy of this fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens.
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A moving look at Sinéad O'Connor's remarkable life and career, Nothing Compares is enriching viewing whether or not you're a fan of her work.

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Ben Dowell Times (UK) What was made for a world where she was still with us became a fitting and moving epitaph for a world where she now isn’t. Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Shaad D'Souza Guardian Although the film wasn’t intended as one, it’s a worthy memorial to a fearless, bright-burning life. Rated: 4/5 Jul 30, 2023 Full Review Tim Grierson Slate Nothing Compares doesn’t spend much time on Classic Albums-style deep dives into how this guitar riff came together or what inspired that ballad, preferring an emotional snapshot to a traditional rock-doc portrait. Dec 14, 2022 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) This revealing doc. . .highlights the many ways female artists were hampered by rampant misogyny — and soared regardless. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Nuha Hassan Flip Screen O’Connor plays a crucial role in the industry, and her music and the documentary invites newer audiences to experience and celebrate her politics. Rated: 4/5 Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine Even though it isn't blazing any trails in originality, Nothing Compares delivers a moving tribute to O'Connor's defying and singular spirit. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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dave d Sinead O'Connor was ahead of her time and Americans never understood her so it should be no surprise the Prince Estate didn't allow the film to use her titular song. There is so much more to the singer than this, but this film focuses on the early part of her career. This isn't a wide-ranging documentary. I wasn't a huge fan, but you'll have to be to like this. It is well made but there are no talking heads, just voices which is a touch distracting. Beautiful defiant eyes and an amazing voice. Non-conformists aren't the enemy, often they are the solution. Amazing America didn't appreciate debate or freedom of expression or speech. Shocking. Final Score: 7/10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Albert W Brilliantly constructed film. Deeply moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/23 Full Review JV H Nothing Compares is a beautifully edited, written and directed film. It has many insights and inspires understanding. I wish Sinead was still with us Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review SANDRA M Brilliant documentary, what a very brave lady, she stood up for everything that was right, she was definitely ahead of time in her views, definitely a must see, if I could give it 10 stars I would.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review fergus o Showing a true artist; expressing herself through music. Ignoring public opinion, not opting for a shallow existence, not caring what the fickle media wrote about her.. the documentary shows her ahead of her time, a lasting eternal force of nature - a moving depiction of raw beautiful talent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/23 Full Review Jason C This documentary was really well done. She was 30 years ahead of her time and stronger than 99% of the rest of us. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis NOTHING COMPARES is the story of Sinéad O'Connor's phenomenal rise to worldwide fame and how her iconoclastic personality resulted in her exile from the pop mainstream. Focusing on her prophetic words and deeds from 1987-1993, the film reflects on the legacy of this fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens.
Director
Kathryn Ferguson
Producer
Eleanor Emptage, Michael Mallie
Screenwriter
Eleanor Emptage, Kathryn Ferguson, Michael Mallie
Distributor
Showtime Documentary Films
Production Co
Screen Ireland, IE: Entertainment, Ard Mhacha Productions, Field of Vision (II), Tara Films, BFI Doc Society Fund, Northern Ireland Screen
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 30, 2022
Runtime
1h 37m
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