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.
Together Films delivered an impact distribution campaign around the key issues in this film. Unfortunately, we were impacted by the COVID pandemic. We built a robust digital engagement strategy (website, social media, blogs); Impact Screenings campaign (in person & virtual events) & Educational Awareness (impact guide, highlighting organisations on the ground).
Highlights include:
- 183 total screenings
- 13 total countries reached
- 16 festivals across 11 key U.S. states reached
- Press coverage – 803K estimated total views, 250M estimated total audience
