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
Cast: Ailbhe Smyth
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
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle
- Producers
- Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Alan Maher, Maeve O'Boyle
- Cast
- Ailbhe Smyth
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Rent
