Sinead O'Connor 'Nothing Compares' Documentary Director Says 'She Was Ahead of Her TIme'

Sinéad O'Connor burst onto the music scene in the late 80s with her soulful voice but her controversial comments and shredding of Pope John Paul II's picture on live television forced her out of the limelight. In the NOTHING COMPARES #documentary, #director Kathryn Ferguson presents a different side to the Irish singer/songwriter, framing her as a trailblazer and perhaps the first spokesperson for the MeToo movement.
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[@michelleobrien6996]

ALSO Miley Cyrus owes Sinead a HUGE apology. In their public exchange Sinead gave Miley sage advice and Miley reacted with immature mocking. Sinead responded again with maturity and a strong message that people should not be mocked for experiencing mental illness.

[@johanna2059]

If Miley Cyrus, Rhianna, Byonce and Sinead O Connor were to sing individually, without the makeup, dancers, fancy costumes or flashing lights and special effects......Guess who would come out the absolute winner, in my opinion......Sinead O Connor, without a doubt. ❤

[@jgator6694]

Not just in singing…sinead would win for everything..beauty, generosity, morals, ethics, and authenticity, hands down!! She will be greatly missed.

[@awitaconlimon7640]

Miley es un producto perfecto de la industria... no se pueden esperar comentarios sabios de ella...

[@deidrekeogh9798]

Miley should apologize to everyone for the crap she keeps putting out that she calls music 🤮

[@graceandgratitude9256]

​@@jgator6694💛👏🏽💛

[@numbat0072]

shameful treatment of a true artistic genius who was WAY ahead of her time !

[@ballymahonst]

Rest in Peace Sinead 💜❤️💜

[@noellambe5845]

just look at also enda o brien from ireland who had her first novel burned in the early 1960s.

[@Johnconno]

@@noellambe5845 Look what they did to Samuel Beckett! Wanted to drown him in Dublin bay.

[@seanfeeney418]

R.I.P. angel. You were a prophet. And prophets get stoned. You did not deserve the vitriol you received from Americans of the MAGA type - the war mongering Americans, the Redneck Americans, the backward Americans, not just the ugly American, but the stupid American. I applaud your courage and steadfastness. I applaud the support you received from Kris Kristofferson. I’m disgusted by the violent physical threats by so-called men like Joe Pesci and Frank Sinatra (real tough guys, smh) towards a slight, very young girl standing up against a world of violence. Sinéad O'Connor - nothing compares to you.

[@seanfeeney418]

Americanism is a fanatical cult. The flag is treated as a sacramental. The national anthem is treated as a religious hymn. To get stupid americans to march along with all the atrocities we have continually committed throughout the world all you have to do is wave the flag, pound the chest, play the anthem, spew the propaganda lies, and stupid americans will march right into the war mongering and capitalist abuse. The religion of Americanism is one made up of fanaticism, fascism, blind obedience, jingoism, chauvinism, hatred of the other, hatred of people of color, and sheer redneck stupidity.

[@lauracohen4914]

Not unusual for a woman to be treated poorly for speaking up and speaking out. Good for her, she knew it was the right thing to do. Can't wait to watch your documentary.

[@angel467]

Sinade O'Connor what a true brave woman, standing up to the Catholic church , against the sexual abuse of children! Brave lady standing up against the physical abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church! Brave beyond her years!

[@CarrieReynolds-nf5zu]

Good comment......

[@zazhou]

Ireland has a long history of many centuries of extreme patriarchal and religious suppression and rights abuses. Like many martyrs, Sinead was before her time and bore the brunt of the disgraceful backlash by the establishment.

[@davidconnor8000]

Integrity - a word that simply seems extinct these days. Love Sinead 🩷

[@brysimm404]

Nobody could conceive of a young woman NOT wanting to be a pop star, so it never occurred to anyone that someone wouldn’t be grateful to become “famous”. But when you’re given something you never wanted or asked for, thinking “No thanks, I don’t feel ok with that” is not wrong just because plenty of people would do the opposite. Sinead was an artist who wanted to express herself through writing songs and singing. Same thing with Kurt Cobain. The rejection of Sinead was a complete overreaction to misunderstanding her to begin with. She never sought wealth, fame, or to “entertain” the masses. She wouldn’t compromise who she was, and she was right.

[@weirdplanet1082]

Sinead stood head & shoulders above all of her famous contemporaries in her own truth. They could only ever wish to be what she naturally was.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Sinead is a woman who understands singing like nobody else. What a beautiful soul. I hurt for her.

[@mariec.mauter8640]

I heard Glen Hansard call Sinead - Ireland’s Joan of Arc. I was so affected by her ‘lion & cobra’ album when it came out! Being the same age as her, I was stunned by Sinead s genius, inspired by her words & beautiful voice! RIP Sinead!

[@yanicallu2001]

Always spoke the truth with a great voice. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏻🕊🙌🏻

[@hughieardbeg8329]

This woman was treated Poorly God Bless Sinead O Connor RIP.

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

Great interview, I loved Sinead from the first notes of her voice on KROQ back in the 80s. Had lion and cobra on cassette I'd play all the time. Even bigger fan post SNL. That this tiny girl from Dublin had and showed a world full of courage and strength, instant LEGEND status in my book. And the real type of LEGEND, like the old Irish Druids of Good who fought as hard as they could to keep Rome at bay. Maybe Sinead was an Old Irish Good Druid😊

[@jollyj3285]

Well said!

[@ruthnolan13]

I remember the SNL event. And I was sickened that it was MEN who had the most vicious - misogynist - violent reactions. Though not surprising, since Sinead was calling out the misogynist patriarchy !

[@delretadonaldson]

Thanks Kathyrn for bringing Sineads story to life

[@karenmorris2894]

Thank you. Sinead was a brilliant poet, musician, and artist, who had the misfortune of being perfectly beautiful as well. But she didn't play the American babelicious beauty game, and that made her a victim of ignorant American misogynists. She will live forever as a great trailblazing woman poet.

[@martinvegas1327]

Lion and the Cobra was ahead of it's time!

[@upendasana7857]

Yes looking back on that incident when she was booed and shouted down like that by thousands of people and as you say the continued abuse and painting of her as this "crazy" woman,or troubled woman etc. Would love to see this documentary and yes where was Sineads apology by the church.I heard her say that actually she did not know the full extent of the sexual abuse in the church but had seen some newspaper articles seeing families who had been dismissed for trying to bring attention to it. She said in an interview I saw that she was just generally calling out the church and theocracy in Ireland that had everyone scared and under control. Also those laundries were not only a thing of the catholic church but they had them in England too and Cof E....not to mention all the women out into asylums due to unmarried pregnancies etc.

[@kratoleaf7619]

Sinead said she is not a modern feminist. She is a classic liberal NOT a communist progressive. She believes in free speech and individualism NOT the collective.

[@kratoleaf7619]

@@roydenbellman She said she doesn't hate men, believes in individualism, the nuclear family, God and holds free speech in high regard. Anything thing else young man?

[@Yotrek]

I hope this documentary gets bought out and made freely available to the public.

[@steelethescene]

Fan since Lion & Cobra came out. Was at the NJ show in 90, watched her rip the pic live and seethed at the boycotting and played the records louder. Loved the documentary watched it as soon as it became available. I loved her singing Thank You at the end. Wanted to hug her …

[@debblackmore7460]

Legends never die diamonds are forever to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die reunited with your baby boy Shane no more pain suffering in God's hands now sing heaven's out true legend rest easy sinead well done ladies keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe takecare sending luck hugs prayers love from UK xxx

[@mariec.mauter8640]

..and this was a great doc!!! Saw it a few months back, planning to watch it again as soon as I can!

[@alecjohnson5269]

SINEAD ABSOLUTE LEGEND VERY BRAVE WOMEN AND A PEOPLES ICON INCREDIBLE TALENT LOST

[@insanisstultitia3119]

She was back in the 90s what we call today WOKE! I love her for using her celebrity to speak her mind on the BS of the government, catholic church and everything in between.

[@johanna2059]

WOKE is a term that drifted out from Tinseltown and that's wearing very thin these days. It can mean idiots destroying valuable works of art or defacing buildings in their feeble attempts to highlight the woes of the oil industry and it's effects on planet earth. Woke can mean an overweight Sam Smith going on stage in SM gear that's biting into all his unsightly blubber and calling it art. Sinead shone a light on the cruel mistreatment and abuse, in every form, of women and children in Ireland at that hands of the church and state. An abuse that's so evil, it's psychological effects are still being passed on to future generations. Sinead made a difference, a start, bless her soul 🙏 but there's a long way to go.

[@Gimenez528Hz]

Where were all these people when she needed them though ?

[@claudettecarr2165]

Exactly. Seems like they are in the process of constructing a narrative to coincide with their own agenda, at Sinead's expense.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Yeah like that vampiric emotional ambulance chaser bob geldoff...if she'd reached out to him he ought to have forwarded the fact ti someone who gave a shit & could help...

[@akapela2343]

True. I think it is celarly elites politic. They punished her since The incident on SNL 1992. She's banned on MTV & radios. only radio & MTV asia who still play her videos, so people in Asia still remember her as rock legend. Elites always use media networks to discredit their object & provoke haters as they did to Michael Jackson, Whitney, Monica seles etc. They also use paparazi to disturb Princess Diana since she dare to speak up & even divorced.

[@auntieree]

My spirit wants that she has realized that her homeland was truly inspired by her courage. She did it afraid. People call her brave, but I say that's their way of making themselves feel better about not heeding her call while she was still here to feel their support. She wasn't brave, she was badass and seriously courageous. Her brilliance with lyrics and music, and her boldness helped me in my 20s, and she was only 1 year younger than me. My heart hurts especially for her children today. She deserved better from all of us, and they should be able to put their arms around their Mum. ❤‍🩹

[@susancunningham7933]

I remember that ' fake', Madonna mocked her, hypocrite. Sinead was so soulful, so intelligent, a superb real woman. Rest in Perfect Peace

[@YeshouaNitzhareth]

She was she is an icon.

[@youngsuit]

RIP Legend

[@CatherineAKennedy]

only in the last couple of years, have we seen those who endured and endure ab8se, speak out with a form of protection from the public, due to social media and the very quick outing that can be done... Sinead was an absolute champion, no matter any vulnerability - including her income being at risk if she spoke out against those with the most reach and influence - which certainly did occur... she helped so many choose to speak out when they certainly were not in a protected position to do so... Every influential person who turned their back on her when she would have benefited emotionally and professionally from their support - the weakest of human beings...

[@TheLeatheryman]

Women shave their hair all the time now. Back in the late 80s women were still about big hair. Roxerte was about as short as it got. A girl shaving her head was very much a statement and not everyone could pull it off. Sinead was as gorgeous as Natalie Portman, who also pulled it off some years later in V for Vandetta. They could have been sisters

[@Jess-kn8vl]

Thank you Kathryn 💜💔🙏🕊🌠

[@brendamitchellinspiredjour7609]

Your soul is your platform That your stage your spirit you Performing to a audience of one to one The one no one inside self With God watching over us ✨

[@GaryTornado-zy2mz]

Where can I watch this documentary? Sinéad was a Warrior! Rest In Power Queen ❤

[@abalancingbreath]

Netflix is streaming Nothing Compares now (in Canada, anyways)

[@GaryTornado-zy2mz]

@@abalancingbreath aww I just checked and it’s not here in Australia 🫤

[@ms2am]

@@GaryTornado-zy2mz I’m in Australia and looking for it too, if I find it I’ll let you know

[@GaryTornado-zy2mz]

@@ms2am Please do I just bought her memoir Rememberings, looking forward to reading it

[@ms2am]

@@GaryTornado-zy2mz I was just looking at that myself but think I want a hard copy instead of an ebook

[@rreid3990]

Bravo!! Love! THANK YOU!

[@williamglenn777]

I’m a huge Sinead fan, but as far as I remember, Sinead never came out at the time and said she destroyed the picture of the Pope specifically because of child sex abuse issues. She could have held a press conference or spoken directly to the media to clarify that she did it for that reason, but as far as I remember, that never actually happened (until much, much later and after the fact). I could be wrong, and if I am please let me know.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

you are taking a huge risk - introducing fact into people's fantasy . There was absolutely ZERO inference of anything to do with child abuse - it is all ex post facto projection . I was watching that show when it happened - it was really more of an attempt at being shocking - provocative . The backlash was way over the top . I think she was very intelligent - I have a feeling she knew she could not handle the fame she had met - and so she sabotaged that part. Just my suspicion . She was a talented - tortured soul - clearly obviously borderline personality - I hope she finds peace now that she was never going to have in this life .

[@lesamyers3065]

Watch the Bob Marley WAR cover that she sung right before ripping up the Pope pic. She clearly calls out child abuse in the song. There ARE interviews in a very short time after that incident in which she explains why she did it.

[@cb8060]

I remember that well: she said that very clearly but nobody wanted to believe her.

[@mozearteffect10]

THE IRISH BLOOD SPEAKS TRUTH; Goddess BLESS Sinead and her BIG A HEART!!!! R> In PEACE

[@briana9918]

The seed statement hurts so much since Shuhada left us. RIP never forgotten always loved.

[@33Astrologer]

RIP❤

[@OpheliaDarkling]

One thing I found incredibly disturbing and which speaks volumes to the toxic culture is both Pesci and Sinatra suggested physical violence against her rather than actually considering anything she was actually saying. And people laughed. They'd rather beat someone up than listen to what they have to say yet she was the one who had problems? Sick.

[@LynnieDW]

“Reductive” is a great word. I have fam who I say “discounts” me. I cut cords. Went to college. Broke idiotic traditions. Love her.

[@KantoCafe715]

When the news broke a decade later about the catholic church, all i could think of was 'duh? Are you ostriches? Sinead has covered all of this years ago, we all know!' i was 15 when i knew. Amazing that the adults supposedly running this circus didnt know

[@queenjasminetemaiharoa7009]

I can totally relate, so obvious aye! Even when she ripped that photo up of the pope I believed her and I was just a kid/pre-teen, but sometimes you can just see the raw honesty in a person's face and hear it in their voice. Just like when Sinéad would sing. She always said things from the heart and it'll always be a huge reason why I have so much respect and love for her🙏🏽 oxox

[@user-ux6tk8pi9i]

She's a angel

[@Xztjhyb7]

She exercised the right to BE herself and to CHANGE her mind too, if she wished.

[@sadfacts7751]

An amazing woman)

[@rexel666]

No need for "judgement," since the facts of this woman's life speak for themselves. She had four children by different fathers, only one of whom she married and she married three other men, none of whom were the fathers of her children. All in all, she was married and divorced four times. Three of her failed marriages lasted less than a year. She aborted at least one child. She lost custody of her daughter, Roisin, after a bitter, highly-publicised court battle with the child's father. in 2021, she revealed she’d spent six years in a psychiatric hospital. Her second son, Shane, whom she lost custody of in 2013, was put in care and became a drug addict and dealer before committing suicide, aged 17, in 2022. Her other son, Jake Reynolds, took out a restraining order against her after she took an overdose and threatened him and his father, O'Connor's ex-husband, John. The poor lad who killed himself was the only one who had lived with her long-term.

[@ibg3613]

You seem to pass judgment on people who do not succeed in love, but try, have abortions or children out of wedlock, or have mental problems. Fortunately many of us don't. However it's painful that you do. Nothing takes away from her talent, her honesty, and her courage. She suffered greatly from all these facts, and especially from her young son's suicide. I feel empathy and admiration for her standing up despite all her problems. Peace.

[@maryiced3931]

I was thinking after she ripped up the photo of the pope, she's done this for a reason and it had to be very serious. She's Irish catholic for Christ's Sake. She never would have done that unless something very serious was going on.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup for this film,and merci to Sinead for standing up to the church. Don't forget the church and it's financial ties, which I've been fighting since I live in a country just to the north of Italy know for it's secretive banking. But I'm also astounded at their influences on the world's media. Canada and it's Indigenous People had a similar experience since they found mass graves on boarding school grounds. Swiss TV used that to air a segment on their nightly news about Christopher Columbus and a forensic archaelogist trying to find his origins. And they made it out like different countries should have been proud to have produced a horrific genocidal maniac. The Swiss compared the importance of CC to Jesus Christ. I was offended and hoped that a Quebec tribe would have made a complaint since there is an Association of French speakling countries and their media. Maybe the Irish might want to look into the lies told by the Swiss.

[@lindaeloy]

😢❤

[@gypsyrose2720]

SONGS WRITTEN BY SINÉAD O'CONNOR ORIGINAL SONGS Black Boys on Mopeds Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor March 20, 1990 Covered by (9 artists) Daddy I'm Fine Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 2000 Covered by Scala [BE] Drink Before the War Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1987 Covered by (3 artists) I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor March 20, 1990 Covered by Bettye LaVette In This Heart Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor September 13, 1994 Covered by (8 artists) Jackie Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1987 Covered by (2 artists) Jealous Sinéad O'Connor, David A. Stewart Sinéad O'Connor 2000 Covered by Dave Stewart & His Rock Fabulous Orchestra Last Day of Our Acquaintance Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor March 20, 1990 Covered by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star Mandinka Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1987 Covered by (3 artists) Put Your Arms Around Me Sinéad O'Connor, Rick Nowels Thank You for Hearing Me Sinéad O'Connor, John Reynolds [GB1] Sinéad O'Connor September 13, 1994 Covered by (2 artists) The Emperor's New Clothes Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor March 20, 1990 Covered by (2 artists) This Is a Rebel Song Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1997 Covered by (2 artists) This Is to Mother You Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1997 Covered by (2 artists) Troy Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 1987 Covered by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star ADAPTED SONGS Rivers of Babylon Sinéad O'Connor, Ronald Tomlinson Rivers of Babylon Covered by Sinéad O'Connor Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home Sinéad O'Connor Success Sinéad O'Connor

[@leoralala]

How can I see the documentary?

[@ellencooney5563]

Why do you persist on saying "had" control, as tho the phenomenon is past ?

[@buttercupqueen163]

In the video where Sinead is crying and literally begging for anybody to help her, where were all the friends then? Why did it take 'Dr Phil' to use her and did any of her 'friends' step in to help her? When her son needed help, where were her 'friends' to help her then? Now, they're all coming out of the woodwork and 'oh, Sinead was a close friend blah blah blah blah.....' Well shame on them all for letting her down.

[@Johnconno]

In the last stand I will be true Here comes success Here comes the zoo

[@kympenetito7103]

This beautiful Soul a head of her time.Stunningly beautiful a poet a song writer a genius an a voice of a Angel.The world owes her an apology.Gods Property always.❤What would love do know❤️