The 8th

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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.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Director/Producer: Aideen Kane
Director/Producer: Lucy Kennedy
Director/Producer/Editor:
Maeve O’Boyle
Producer: Alan Maher
Editor: Jordan Montminy
Cinematography: Matt Leigh, Michael O’Donovan, Laura McGann, Esme Pum McNamee, Aidan McGuire
Music: Sarah Lynch
Graphic Design: Conor O’Boyle
Executive Producer: Amy Nauiokas, Jess Kwan, Abigail E. Disney, Gini Reticker

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Length: 1hr 34mins
Certificate: Check with distributor
Format: DCP, Available for virtual booking (.mp4 upload/secure screening link and subtitles available)
Language: English

RELEASE

Dyddiad: 2021

Distributor: Together Films
Cyswllt: will@togetherfilms.org

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