The 8th

Year: 2020

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Directors: Maeve O'Boyle, Aideen Kane

Budget: $550K

Documentary

The film follows veteran campaigner Ailbhe Smyth as she works to persuade a traditionally conservative electorate to support women’s reproductive rights. It recounts the events leading up to Ireland’s decision to overturn one of the world's most restrictive abortion laws. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores the political and cultural shifts that ultimately led to this significant change in Irish law and societal attitudes.

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