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

Country:

Ireland

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

94 minutes

Year:

2021

Director:

Aideen Kane

Cast:
Ailbhe Smyth

Herself

Crew:
Aideen Kane

Director

Lucy Kennedy

Director

Maeve O'Boyle

Director

Alan Maher

Producer

Aideen Kane

Producer