The 8th

2021 • 1h 34m • Documentary

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

Director

Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle

Status

Released