The 8th
94 mins
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
Ailbhe Smyth
Herself
Maeve O'Boyle
Producer
Aideen Kane
Producer
Lucy Kennedy
Producer
Alan Maher
Producer
Aideen Kane
Director
Lucy Kennedy
Director
Maeve O'Boyle
Director