The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

2008
1h 27m
6.4

6.4/10

22 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary

"In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?"

Overview

Birth: it's a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to explore the maternity care system in America

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Barranca Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

birth mothering home birth woman director

Quick Facts

Release Date January 9, 2008
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0995061
Website Visit Site

Cast

Abby Epstein
Abby Epstein

Self

Ina May Gaskin
Ina May Gaskin

Self

Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake

Self

Julia Barnett
Julia Barnett

Self

Tina Cassidy
Tina Cassidy

Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd
Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

Key Crew

Abby Epstein
Director
Ricki Lake
Producer
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