Press freedom is fundamental to maintaining a free and democratically healthy society. This is demonstrated in the documentary A Thousand Cuts which follows fearless, investigative journalist Maria Ressa who has risked her life and freedom…
Ammonite is inspired by the life of Mary Anning who due to her gender never got the recognition or acclaim she deserved. All the elements for an outstanding film are present in Ammonite yet it…
If a society doesn’t value all of its women, free or incarcerated, then it doesn’t value life. Belly of the Beast documentary proves this time and time again. This is the reason why documentaries are…
The 8th is an important and poignant documentary following the grassroots activism led by Ailbhe Smyth and Andrea Horan of the women to overturn the 1983 referendum decision to add the 8th amendment to the…
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival is celebrating its 25th year. As is the way, in 2021 the festival will be holding all of its screenings digitally. The opening night film is The 8th which follows…
