Movie

The 8th (2021)

• NR
• May 21, 2021
• 1h 34m

• Documentary

Overview

Following veteran campaigner Ailbhe Smyth as she navigates the complexities of convincing a historically conservative electorate to vote for women’s reproductive autonomy, The 8th tells the story of how Ireland overturned one of the world’s most restrictive laws on abortion. This documentary is a vivid exploration of the political and cultural history that charts the transformation of a country

Directors

Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle

Starring

Ailbhe Smyth