Road to Repeal

Road to Repeal chronicles the 50-year struggle in Ireland for contraception and abortion, highlighting the tragic individual stories, referendums, court cases, and the actions of a misogynistic Church and State. It ends with the successful Together For Yes campaign, which led to the repeal of Article 40.3.3 in 2018.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: The Lilliput Press Ltd

The Irish Women's Liberation Movement burst onto the streets and screens of a society bewildered by women demanding equal status in the home and in the workplace in 1970, marking the beginning of a 50-year struggle for contraception and abortion in Ireland. This documentary, Road to Repeal, chronicles the bitter backlash to their successes, culminating in the Eighth Amendment's fixture in the Irish Constitution in 1983. Over five decades, Road to Repeal explores and depicts individual tragedies, referendums, court cases, the actions of a misogynistic Church and State, and the courageous journey of thousands of women and girls who braved stigma and hardship to seek medical treatment they were denied in Ireland. The film closes with the visually dazzling Together For Yes campaign, whose determination and grit finally got rid of Article 40.3.3 on May 25th, 2018.

This powerful documentary offers a poignant reflection on the ongoing struggle for reproductive rights in Ireland and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the women and girls who have fought tirelessly for change. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complex history and ongoing challenges of this critical issue.

Weight: 842g
Dimension: 250 x 290 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781843518532