Sinéad O'Connor
Also Known As: Shuhada' Sadaqat, Magda Davitt, Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, שינייד או'קונור, シネイド・オコナー, 希妮德·奥康娜, 시네이드 오코너, Shuhada’ Davitt, شنیڈ او کونر
Biography: Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor; December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023), better known as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career encompassed songs for films, collaborations with numerous artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. Known for often drawing attention to issues involving child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights, she became a controversial figure for tearing up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest against abuse in the Catholic Church during an SNL live performance in 1992. She converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but didn't stop using her birthname professionally.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
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Deathday: July 26, 2023
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The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
Overview: A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded performances of MacGowan's songs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-17
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Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin
Overview: A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefit performance of his acclaimed concept album, The Wall. Set in Berlin, Germany less than a year after the destruction of the hated Berlin Wall, Waters was accompanied by disparate talents such as Cyndi Lauper, James Galway, Joni Mitchell and Albert Finney in the classic dark musical tale of a rock star's descent into madness and back.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-21
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The Righteous Babes
Overview: The Righteous Babes shows how the self-affirmative music of young women is renewing the 90's feminism. In the film, audience can experience feminism not in the library but in the rock concert hall. The film shows interviews and performances. In addition, controversial feminists along with American and British women journalists share their views on pop culture.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-22
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Nothing Compares
Overview: Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.
Genres: Documentary Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-23
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Sinead O'Connor - Goodnight, Thank You. You've Been a Lovely Audience
Overview: A stunning live performance from O'Connor's native Ireland, at the end of her first Irish tour in 6 years serves as O'Connor's self-imposed farewell to the entertainment industry. Also included as bonus features is a documentary on the making of "Sean-So
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Sinéad O'Connor - Theology (Live & Accoustic)
Overview: This concert film was recorded live at the Sugar Club, Dublin Ireland, and published on the DVD set of Sinéad O'Connor's album Theology. The set was limited to 2000 copies only.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Sinéad O'Connor: The Value of Ignorance
Overview: Live recording of Sinéad O'Connor's concert at the Dominion Theatre in London, on June 3, 1988, in support of her debut album "The Lion and the Cobra" (performed in its entirety except for two songs).
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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The Beatles Revolution
Overview: A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, and the idea of rock album as art form. The filmmakers were provided rare, previously unseen footage from the Apple archives, and afforded complete access to their recorded music and film library.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-17
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Wuthering Heights
Overview: Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-16
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A Song for Eurotrash
Overview: A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-12
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Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Overview: On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of recording. Bringing together musical greats as far-flung as Johnny Cash and Eddie Vedder, The Clancy Brothers and Lou Reed, the four-hour show celebrated a truly remarkable lifetime of songs in front of a sold-out audience of over 18,000. Warmly dubbed the Bobfest by participant Neil Young, the show was broadcast around the world and featured a cast of musical notables performing carefully chosen and often surprising selections from the incomparable Dylan songbook. At evening's end, the man of honor himself appeared on stage and gracefully brought it all back home again. In a world where all-star celebrity gatherings have become commonplace, the Bob Dylan celebration stood out as, first and foremost, a legitimately memorable musical event.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-02
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Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
Overview: The Choice Music Prize, known for sponsorship reasons as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize is an annual music prize awarded to the best album from a band or solo musician who is born in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland or holds an Irish passport.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-05
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Irish Rock at the BBC
Overview: A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured on a variety of BBC shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops to Later... with Jools Holland.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-13
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A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
Overview: A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a music event and later album documenting a two-night concert at Carnegie Hall in 1994. It broke Carnegie Hall's two day box office gross record, and was the fastest sell-out in the historic venue's history. The concert also raised money for Columbia Presbyterian Babies Hospital. This event was produced by Richard Flanzer and Roger Daltrey of English rock band The Who in celebration of his fiftieth birthday. The Who's music was arranged for orchestra by Michael Kamen, who directed The Juilliard Orchestra for the event. Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Eddie Vedder, Sinéad O'Connor, Lou Reed, David Sanborn, Alice Cooper, Linda Perry, The Chieftains and others performed as special guests.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-16
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Sinéad
Overview: With contributions from David Holmes, Christy Moore, Imelda May, Don Letts, BP Fallon and more, this documentary reflects on Sineád O’Connor’s influence on Irish life and people. Five months after her shocking passing, SINÉAD revisits the late singer’s tumultuous life and the film is both a deeply sad and celebratory tribute. Drawn together from RTÉ’s own expansive archive of her TV appearances and footage from around the world, it is an absorbing take on a story that many of us already know very well. However, looking back now after her death, the film pulls into sharp focus just how brave and defiant Sinéad really was.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-08
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Sinéad O'Connor Live
Overview: The Value Of Ignorance (1988): Jackie - Just Like U Said It Would B - Mandinka - Just Call Me Joe - Never Get Old - Jerusalem - Troy - I Am Stretched On Your Grave The Year Of The Horse (1990): Feel So Different - The Emporers New - Clothes - I Want Your (Hands On Me) - Three Babies - Black Boys On Mopeds - Irish Ways - I Am Stretched On Your Grave - The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance - Nothing Compares 2 U - Jump In The River - Jerusalem - Troy
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-01
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Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary 1964 - 2004
Overview: Forty years is a long time in pop music, but through the swinging sixties, glam rock, punk rock, new romantics, dance, rap boy bands, r'n'b - and all pop points between - Top of the Pops has showcased the finest in chart sounds. The show forms part of nearly everyone's life and the best performances, as seen on this DVD, will remain with us forever.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-08
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Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
Overview: 01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly 03 Marillion - Kayleigh 4 Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart 05 Ultravox - Vienna 06 Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistable 07 Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues - For You 08 Mel & Kim - Respectable 09 Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You? 10 Baltimora - Tarzan Boy 11 Boy George - Everything I Own 12 Paul Hardcastle - 19 13 Climie Fisher - Rise To The Occasion 14 Heaven 17 - Temptation Vocals - Carol Kenyon 15 China Crisis - Wishful Thinking 16 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) 17 The Babys - Every Time I Think Of You 18 The Specials - Ghost Town...
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-03
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Sinéad O'Connor at the BBC
Overview: A look back through the BBC's archives at the work of an artist with whom nothing compares – the acclaimed, unique and always controversial Sinéad O'Connor
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-16
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The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Overview: Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performances by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Happy Mondays and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-25
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Gael Force
Overview: Recorded at Dublin's Point Theatre and introduced by Emmylou Harris, Gael Force combines stunning live performances, beautiful melodies, and virtuoso playing from Ireland's greatest musicians and performers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-30
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Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Overview: A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’, aka ‘the Unpronounceable Symbol’, and more. Whichever alias he assumed, Prince was always fascinating as both a performer and songwriter, and here are the best of his own appearances on a selection of BBC shows, alongside a rich selection of performances from artists who covered his songs over the years.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-06
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Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
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Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2013-01-01
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Hush-a-Bye Baby
Overview: 1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-09
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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
Overview: This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-13
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The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1
Overview: Collecting highlights from the debut season of the acclaimed PBS series "Sessions at West 54th," this compilation video captures performances by musical greats such as trumpet maestro Wynton Marsalis and Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Other artists making appearances include Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco, Rickie Lee Jones, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Sinéad O'Connor, Keb' Mo', Patti Smith and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-19
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Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Overview: This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-depth interviews with both men.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-01
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Music
Overview: The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and producers across genres.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-15
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The Butcher Boy
Overview: Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-20
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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Overview: This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of today's most celebrated recording artists performing their interpretations of the classic songs of Cole Porter.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-01
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Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
Overview: The story of The Boomtown Rats, who fought a conservative Ireland, broke through the UK punk scene, scored global No 1 hits and revolutionised the world with Bob Geldof’s Live Aid.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-23
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Kinky Gerlinky
Overview: Kinky Gerlinky was the biggest, most fabulous, most stylish nightclub London has ever seen. This documentary edited from over 200 hours shot on 21 nights, conveys the experience of one full night out at the club, and gains unique intimacy with most of the action directed to camera.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-06
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The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
Overview: Glen Hansard takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the Grafton Street busk over the years with powerful new live performances from Dermot Kennedy and Irish Women in Harmony, all to raise awareness and funds to address homelessness.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-22
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Sinéad O'Connor - The Year of the Horse
Overview: Recorded live at "Forest National", Brussels (Belgium), on 29th October 1990 and "Ahoy Sport Paleis", Rotterdam (Netherlands), on 30th October 1990. Tracklist 1 Feel So Different 6:19 2 The Emperor's New Clothes 4:41 3 I Want Your (Hands On Me) 4:14 4 Three Babies 4:58 5 Black Boys On Mopeds 3:40 6 Irish Ways 3:59 7 I Am Stretched On Your Grave 5:01 8 The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance 5:50 9 Nothing Compares 2 U 5:45 10 Jump In The River 5:15 11 Jerusalem 4:16 12 Troy 6:06
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-16
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Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
Overview: 1 Tina Turner - Addicted To Love | 2 Toto - Rosanna | 3 Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking | 4 Spandau Ballet - True | 5 Cock Robin - The Promise You Made | 6 Candy Dulfer - Lily Was Here | 7 Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World | 8 The Nits - Nescio | 9 Culture Club - Victims | 10 Golden Earring - Twilight Zone | 11 The Stranglers - Always The Sun | 12 Alice Cooper - Poison | 13 Europe - The Final Countdown | 14 Joe Cocker - Unchain My Heart | 15 Lever | 42 - Love Games | 16 Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove | 17 Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin/I Will Survive | 18 Scorpions - Wind Of Change | 19 Crowded House - Sister Madly | 20 Sinead O'Connor - Troy
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-13
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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Overview: Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-27
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