The 8th (2020)
4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 34min
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- Synopsis:
"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. - Actors:
- Eamon Martin, Ailbhe Smyth, Maria Steen
- Directors:
- Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle
- Producers:
- Alan Maher, Maeve O'Boyle, Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
- Countries:
- Ireland
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