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Sinéad O'Connor's career from 1987 to 1993 is examined, highlighting her powerful voice, activism, and resistance to mainstream pop culture.

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Documentary celebrates maverick musician once ridiculed for championing causes that have since become mainstream.
Peter BradshawRead full article
October 5, 2022
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Why Watch

  • See Sinéad O'Connor's rise to fame from 1987 to 1993.
  • Find out why she was exiled from the pop mainstream.
  • Meet key figures like John Reynolds and Kathleen Hanna.

Did You Know

  • The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 21 January 2022.
  • Nothing Compares won Best Documentary Feature at the 2022 Galway Film Fleadh.
  • It received two British Independent Film Awards on 4 December 2022.
  • The film has a 99% approval rating based on 83 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Who directed the documentary Nothing Compares?

Nothing Compares was directed by Kathryn Ferguson.

When did Nothing Compares premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?

Nothing Compares had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 21 January 2022.

What awards did Nothing Compares win?

Nothing Compares won Best Documentary Feature at the 2022 Galway Film Fleadh and received two British Independent Film Awards on 4 December 2022.

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