Synopsis
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
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic82/100
Key crew
- Aideen KaneDirector
- Lucy KennedyDirector
- Maeve O'BoyleDirector
Cast
- Ailbhe SmythHerself