What was made for a world where she was still with us became a fitting and moving epitaph for a world where she now isn’t.

Although the film wasn’t intended as one, it’s a worthy memorial to a fearless, bright-burning life.

Nothing Compares doesn’t spend much time on Classic Albums-style deep dives into how this guitar riff came together or what inspired that ballad, preferring an emotional snapshot to a traditional rock-doc portrait.

This revealing doc. . .highlights the many ways female artists were hampered by rampant misogyny — and soared regardless.