 A documentary charting the personal and professional life of pioneering singer Sinéad O'Connor is being made available to watch after the singer died aged 56. The Troy musician's death was confirmed by her family on Thursday night, prompting a flood of tributes from fans and famous faces, including the likes of Russell Crowe and Sharon Horgan. Among those sharing their condolences was the director of documentary Nothing Compares, Kathryn Ferguson, who said she was 'devastated' by the news and described the film as a 'love letter to Sinéad.' What is the Sinéad O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares about? Nothing Compares traces The Lion And The Cobra artist's 'prophetic words and deeds' from 1987 until 1993, reflecting on the legacy of a 'fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens,' according to the sypnosis. It continues: 'The docu-film is a tapestry of Sinéad's impact on the world around her and ties together intimate first-hand interviews and insights from contemporary artists, musicians and social commentators who introduce broader themes of Irish history, politics, and global activism, all the while reflecting on Sinéad's artistry and far-reaching, global impact.' The singer's death was confirmed by her family on Thursday night (Picture: Getty) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video As well as an exclusive interview with O'Connor, the film is sewn together with archive footage, from her era-defining music videos and concert performances to previously unseen footage. Speaking about the motivation behind producing the doc, Kathryn said: 'I grew up in Belfast during the 1980s and '90s. Women and their rights, particularly their reproductive rights, were very low down the pecking order. 'When Sinéad burst into my consciousness as a young teenager, it felt like a door had been kicked open. Here was a bold){kind=link}
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A documentary charting the personal and professional life of pioneering singer Sinead O’Connor is being made available to watch after the singer died aged 56.
The Irish musician’s death was confirmed by her family on Wednesday night, prompting a flood of tributes from fans and famous faces, including the likes of Russell Crowe, Sharon Horgan and Aisling Bea.
Among those sharing their condolences was Kathryn Ferguson – the director of documentary Nothing Compares – who said she was ‘devastated’ by the news and described the film as a ‘love letter to Sinead.’
So, what is covered by Nothing Compares, and where can you watch the Sinead O’Connor film in the UK?