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
‘The 8th’ depicts Ireland’s campaign to remove the 8th Amendment, which was a constitutional ban on abortion. It highlights both sides of the debate while focussing on the dynamic and determined female leaders of the pro-choice campaign.
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