The 8th
Synopsis
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
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The 8th UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle
- Original Title
- The 8th
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle
Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Alan Maher, Maeve O'Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Aideen Kane
Producer
Lucy Kennedy
Producer
Alan Maher
Producer
Maeve O'Boyle
Producer
Lucy Kennedy
Director
Aideen Kane
Director
Maeve O'Boyle
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The 8th about?
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
Who directed The 8th?
The 8th was directed by Lucy Kennedy, Aideen Kane, Maeve O'Boyle.
Who stars in The 8th?
The principal cast of The 8th includes Ailbhe Smyth.
When was The 8th released and how long is it?
The 8th was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 8th?
The 8th holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).