Despite the fact I have been aware of Sineads career and her frequent appearances in the press, there was some eye opening information I had never heard until I saw this documentary. It focuses heavily on her early life and career, but only in a very shallow way. There is no real depth to this documentary which is a shame. However what is missing from the documentary are some obviously well known and significant episodes of her life. Many of which occurred after the timeline of this documentary. It feels like a bit of a white wash.
Its also a documentary which feels like a 2022 one, gender identity is shoehorned into it, as if the fact that she used to dress as a skinhead somehow made her less of a woman. Its also suggested that she was a feminist trailblazer, speaking out against Irelands attitude towards women and issues like abortion. While this is meant to be a "good thing", the problem is that the other side of the argument isn't explored. That access to abortion and contraception has also had negative effects in terms of its effects on the devaluation of the family unit. If anything the feminism that she seems to espouse is now outdated, as its led to not just unhappiness for a generation of women. But many are single and childless as a result of it. Which is the other glaring issue of this documentary, that is her self destructive behaviour leading to her unhappiness. The problem with these type of documentaries is they never actually challenge the artist, they are basically fluff pieces making them out to be heroic. Its far better when they actually challenge the artists thinking, otherwise we are just left with what is a bunch of slogans they have said that have little meaning or depth.
While its one thing to try and stand up for the truth or to protect children from the church, but it actually takes some skill to be so clumsy in your message that people actually side with the abusers. Which is something the whole picture ripping episode managed to do.
The fact this documentary basically stops at the point of self sabotaging her career then glosses over the next 20 years or so gives the impression of a cover up.
Her personality comes across as being of a defiant/oppositional type, you don't get thrown out of five schools in one year for nothing. Nor does the mothers side of the story get an opportunity. All we hear is that she calls her mother abusive, but how was she behaving? This is the major weakness of the doc, its one sided from a person who obviously causes hassle for other people due to her attitude.
Who would have thought being an a disagreeable, aggressive feminist who pulled publicity stunts onstage would be bad for your career?
Very little is said about her mental health issues which are significant.
Overall you get the impression this was a feminist fluff piece which would seek to encourage young women to be like her, however a quick google search would probably change their minds. To me however its a documentary that shows people how not to live their life and the dangers of a self centred and defiant attitude.
Its a shame this wasn't a more balanced documentary, hopefully someone has a better stab at it in the future. Prince story included.
Its also a documentary which feels like a 2022 one, gender identity is shoehorned into it, as if the fact that she used to dress as a skinhead somehow made her less of a woman. Its also suggested that she was a feminist trailblazer, speaking out against Irelands attitude towards women and issues like abortion. While this is meant to be a "good thing", the problem is that the other side of the argument isn't explored. That access to abortion and contraception has also had negative effects in terms of its effects on the devaluation of the family unit. If anything the feminism that she seems to espouse is now outdated, as its led to not just unhappiness for a generation of women. But many are single and childless as a result of it. Which is the other glaring issue of this documentary, that is her self destructive behaviour leading to her unhappiness. The problem with these type of documentaries is they never actually challenge the artist, they are basically fluff pieces making them out to be heroic. Its far better when they actually challenge the artists thinking, otherwise we are just left with what is a bunch of slogans they have said that have little meaning or depth.
While its one thing to try and stand up for the truth or to protect children from the church, but it actually takes some skill to be so clumsy in your message that people actually side with the abusers. Which is something the whole picture ripping episode managed to do.
The fact this documentary basically stops at the point of self sabotaging her career then glosses over the next 20 years or so gives the impression of a cover up.
Her personality comes across as being of a defiant/oppositional type, you don't get thrown out of five schools in one year for nothing. Nor does the mothers side of the story get an opportunity. All we hear is that she calls her mother abusive, but how was she behaving? This is the major weakness of the doc, its one sided from a person who obviously causes hassle for other people due to her attitude.
Who would have thought being an a disagreeable, aggressive feminist who pulled publicity stunts onstage would be bad for your career?
Very little is said about her mental health issues which are significant.
Overall you get the impression this was a feminist fluff piece which would seek to encourage young women to be like her, however a quick google search would probably change their minds. To me however its a documentary that shows people how not to live their life and the dangers of a self centred and defiant attitude.
Its a shame this wasn't a more balanced documentary, hopefully someone has a better stab at it in the future. Prince story included.