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Nothing Compares

Nothing Compares

20227.71h 36m

Overview

Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.

Directed by Kathryn Ferguson
Written by Kathryn Ferguson, Michael Mallie, Eleanor Emptage
Produced by Eleanor Emptage, Michael Mallie
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Top Cast

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Self (archive footage)

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John Reynolds

Self

Margo Harkin

Margo Harkin

Self

Kathleen Hanna

Kathleen Hanna

Self

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Brian D'Arcy

Self

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Jeannette Byrne

Self

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Paul Byrne

Self

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Clodagh Latimer

Self

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Mike Clowes

Self

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Kate Garner

Self

Themes & Keywords

child abusemusicianpolitical activismbiographydomestic abuserock musicirelandprice of fameroman catholic churchsinger-songwritersocial activismrise to fameirish musicgaelic musicirish catholicmusic documentaryartistic legacychild sexual abusedocumentarythe consequences of fame

About Nothing Compares

Nothing Compares is a documentary, music film released in 2022 exploring themes of child abuse, musician, political activism, biography, domestic abuse, rock music. Directed by Kathryn Ferguson, it stars Sinéad O'Connor, John Reynolds, Margo Harkin. Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.

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