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The 8th
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Directed by Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy and Maeve O’Boyle
Documentary | English | Runtime: 94 minutes | Cert: 12
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 at a time when reproductive rights are threatened around the world.
Content Warning: This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
Watch the film online and a share of the ticket fee will directly support Stamford Arts Centre.
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