Ailbhe Smyth leads the grassroots campaign in Ireland to repeal the Thirty-sixth Amendment, resulting in the historic 2018 referendum that changed abortion laws.
Synopsis
Ailbhe Smyth leads the grassroots campaign in Ireland to repeal the Thirty-sixth Amendment, resulting in the historic 2018 referendum that changed abortion laws.
Synopsis
Ailbhe Smyth, a veteran campaigner, leads the charge in Ireland's campaign to repeal the Thirty-sixth Amendment, which equated the rights of a pregnant woman with those of her unborn child. Set against a backdrop of a historically conservative electorate, the film details the grassroots efforts that culminated in the 2018 referendum. The 8th documents the political and cultural shifts that allowed Ireland to overturn one of the world's most restrictive abortion laws, marking a significant change in reproductive rights.
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Why Watch
- See the campaign that changed Ireland's abortion laws.
- Meet the activists behind the repeal movement.
- Find out how the amendment affected women's rights.
Did You Know
- The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.
- The average rating of the film on Rotten Tomatoes is 8.40 out of 10.
- The documentary was released in 2020 and has a duration of 94 minutes.
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What is the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland?
The Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland gave equal rights to the lives of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
What was the approval rating of The 8th on Rotten Tomatoes?
The 8th holds an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.
What is the duration of the documentary The 8th?
The duration of The 8th is 94 minutes.
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