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The 8th Photos

Movie Info

The 8th traces Ireland's campaign to remove the 8th Amendment -- a constitutional ban on abortion. It shows a country's transformation from a conservative state in thrall to the Catholic church to a more liberal secular society. The 8th includes voices from both sides of the debate, but its primary focus is on the dynamic female leaders of the pro-choice campaign. The film follows the veteran campaigner Ailbhe Smyth and self-described glitter-activist Andrea Horan as they chart a bold strategy of grassroots activism and engineer the impossible. This dramatic story is underscored by a vivid exploration of the wrenching failures that led to this defining moment in Irish history. An urgent narrative, a cautionary tale and a roadmap for progressive reforms in a modern era where authoritarianism is on the rise, The 8th shows a country forging a new progressive path when reproductive rights are threatened all over the world.

Genre:

documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle
Producer:

Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle, Alan Maher

Cast & Crew

Aideen Kane
Director

Lucy Kennedy
Director

Maeve O'Boyle
Director

Aideen Kane
Producer

Lucy Kennedy
Producer

Maeve O'Boyle
Producer

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Critic Reviews for The 8th

All Critics (2) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2)

We're so used to 'burning issue' documentaries sounding dire warnings in the face of calamity that it comes as a shock to find one telling an unmitigated story of triumph.

July 7, 2020 | Full Review…

Jonathan Romney
Screen International
Overall, the film is informative and engaging, although the flow of the editing at times undercuts the film's momentum.

December 17, 2020 | Full Review…

Emma Keyes
Film Ireland Magazine