
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 at a time when reproductive rights are threatened around the world.
- Year2021
- Runtime01:34:53
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland
- PremiereCalifornia Premiere
- DirectorAideen Kane/ Lucy Kennedy/ Maeve O'Boyle
- ProducerLucy Kennedy/Maeve O’Boyle/Aideen Kane
- Executive ProducerAbigail E. Disney/Amy Nauiokas/Jess Kwan/Gini Reticker/Lesley McKimm
- Co-ProducerAlan Maher
- CastAilbhe Smyth/Andrea Horan
- CinematographerMatt Leigh/Michael O'Donovan/Laura McGann/Esme Pum McNamee/Aidan McGuire
- EditorJordan Montminy/Maeve O'Boyle
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 at a time when reproductive rights are threatened around the world.
- Year2021
- Runtime01:34:53
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland
- PremiereCalifornia Premiere
- DirectorAideen Kane/ Lucy Kennedy/ Maeve O'Boyle
- ProducerLucy Kennedy/Maeve O’Boyle/Aideen Kane
- Executive ProducerAbigail E. Disney/Amy Nauiokas/Jess Kwan/Gini Reticker/Lesley McKimm
- Co-ProducerAlan Maher
- CastAilbhe Smyth/Andrea Horan
- CinematographerMatt Leigh/Michael O'Donovan/Laura McGann/Esme Pum McNamee/Aidan McGuire
- EditorJordan Montminy/Maeve O'Boyle