The Business of Being Born(2008)
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
The Business of Being Born Synopsis
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
The Business of Being Born (2008) is a documentary film directed by Abby Epstein, released on January 9, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake and Julia Barnett. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Abby Epstein
- Producers:
- Ricki Lake
- Production:
- Barranca Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Business of Being Born (2008) Trailer
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The Business of Being Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abby Epstein
as Self
Ina May Gaskin
as Self
Ricki Lake
as Self
Julia Barnett
as Self
- Tina Cassidy
Tina Cassidy
as Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Abby Epstein, produced by Ricki Lake.
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The Business of Being Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Business of Being Born – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Business of Being Born online?
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The Business of Being Born (2008) is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Business of Being Born?
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The main cast of The Business of Being Born (2008) includes Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake, Julia Barnett and Tina Cassidy. The film was directed by Abby Epstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Business of Being Born released?
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The Business of Being Born was released on January 9, 2008 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Business of Being Born worth watching?
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The Business of Being Born (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Business of Being Born?
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