Film

"The 8th" Screening and Conversation

Presented by The 8th, Consulate General of Ireland New York, and Irish Arts Center

Past Event

Details

FREE

2 hours

Date(s)

Mon, Jun 6, 2022

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact

info@irishartscenter.org

Location

Angelika Film Center
18 W Houston Street
New York, NY 10012

Overview

The 8th traces Ireland’s campaign to remove the 8th Amendment—a constitutional ban on abortion.

We hear from voices on both sides of the debate, but the film's primary focus is on the dynamic female leaders of the pro-choice campaign, following 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.

"Triumphant"—Screen Daily
★★★★★ "Absolutely essential"—The Irish Times
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ The Observer
★★★★ The Financial Times

Join us for a screening of the documentary and a panel discussion with:

Ailbhe Smyth | lead campaigner of the Irish Campaign for Yes!
Kavita N. Ramdas | global activist for gender equity and justice
Aideen Kane | filmmaker

Bios

Ailbhe Smyth
Aideen Kane

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