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Sinead O'Connor was right all along

Sinead O'Connor was right all along

Here's my review of "Nothing Compares" — a powerful and revealing documentary about this artist who meant so much to me.

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Jeffrey Overstreet
Jul 27, 2023
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Last October, I saw the documentary Nothing Compares, which moved me deeply. I felt compelled to write about it, as it inspired intense reflection on my own history with the music of Sinead O’Connor, and with questions that she helped me ask and explore.

In the documentary, we hear about her love for her son Shane. And soon after the After the documentar…

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