Nothing Compares(2022) Apr 2026
The documentary eschews traditional "talking head" interviews in favor of a "mosaic" approach. It layers archival footage, era-specific pop culture clips, and artful reconstruction with a recent, extensive voiceover interview with O’Connor herself.
: Ferguson’s film seeks to give O'Connor back her voice, moving past the "crazy bitch" tabloid caricature to explore the deep-seated trauma and convictions behind her actions. Nothing Compares(2022)
: The film won Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh and the Audience Award at the Belfast Film Festival. era-specific pop culture clips
: Released shortly before O’Connor’s death in 2023, the film serves as a poignant final word on her legacy, highlighting her role as a "torchbearer for vulnerability". and artful reconstruction with a recent
