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The story of Irish musician Sinéad O'Connor's rise to worldwide fame, and how her iconoclastic personality resulted in her exile from the pop mainstream.
The core of the film focuses on her prophetic words and deeds across a six-year period (1987-1993), making rich use of archive material, blended with specially shot drama recon.
The revisioning of Sinead's story, through that archive and specially shot footage, evokes a the sense of time, leading us to reflect on the legacy of this fearless trailblazer, through a contemporary feminist lens.
The film is preceded by a careers talk from archive film producers Jo Stones (Nothing Compares, Queen of Speed) and Kate Griffiths (The Sparks Brothers, Soul Boys of the Western World).
Content warning: Discussion of child abuse, abortion rights and mental health struggles. Strong language.
Recommended Age Group: 16+
Recommended Subjects: Citizenship, History, Human Rights, Media Studies, Music, Psychology, Twentieth Century
Britain / Ireland 2022. Dir. Kathryn Ferguson. 97 minutes
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Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
