The 8th (2021)

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

• Release Date: 2021-05-21
• Runtime: 1h 34min
• Directors: Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle.