The 8th

The 8th

94 mins | Documentary | May 21, 2021

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

The 8th

94 mins | Documentary | May 21, 2021

The 8th
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
Producers
Original title The 8th
Directors Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle, Aideen Kane
Writers

Cast

Ailbhe Smyth

as Herself