THE 8TH
by Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle
synopsis
The 8th tells the story of Irish women and their fight to overturn one of the most restrictive laws on abortion in the world. After a 35-year struggle the pro-choice side have to radically shift tactics to try and bring this historically conservative electorate over the line.
international title: | The 8th |
original title: | The 8th |
country: | United States, Ireland |
year: | 2020 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Maeve O'Boyle |
film run: | 94' |
cinematography by: | Matt Leigh, Aidan Maguire, Laura McGann, Esme Pum McNamee, Michael O'Donovan |
film editing: | Jordan Montminy, Maeve O'Boyle |
music: | Sarah Caitriona Lynch |
producer: | Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, Alan Maher, Maeve O'Boyle |
co-producer: | John Wallace |
executive producer: | Abigail Disney, Jess Kwan, Lesley Mckimm, Amy Nauiokas, Gini Reticker |
production: | Cowtown Pictures, Sitric Road, Black Tabby Films (US) |
backing: | Screen Ireland (IE) |