The 8th

Name: The 8th
Genre: Documentary
Released: TBA
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 82
Cast: Ailbhe Smyth, Eamon Martin, Maria Steen

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Black Tabby Films | Release Date: TBA | Not Rated

Starring: Ailbhe Smyth, Eamon Martin, Maria Steen

Summary: 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 ofThe 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.… Expand

Director: Aideen Kane and Lucy Kennedy and Maeve O'Boyle

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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