Documentary · Ireland · 2021 · 1h 34m

The 8th

Director

Aideen Kane Lucy Kennedy Maeve O'Boyle

Cast

Ailbhe Smyth as Herself

Crew

Maeve O'Boyle — Producer Aideen Kane — Producer Lucy Kennedy — Producer Alan Maher — Producer

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Aideen Kane Director Lucy Kennedy Director Maeve O'Boyle Director Maeve O'Boyle Producer Aideen Kane Producer Lucy Kennedy Producer Alan Maher Producer

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