abortion,the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98),teen pregnancy,reproductive freedom

Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990)

Poster for Hush-a-Bye Baby

1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.

Cast & Crew

Director
Margo Harkin
  • Profile picture of Emer McCourt
    Goretti Friel Emer McCourt
  • Profile picture of Michael Liebman
    Ciarán Michael Liebman
  • Profile picture of Sinéad O'Connor
    Sinéad Sinéad O'Connor
  • Profile picture of Marie Jones
    Mrs McGuigan Marie Jones
  • Profile picture of Alan Howley
    Lenny Alan Howley

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Keywords

  • abortion
  • the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)
  • teen pregnancy
  • reproductive freedom