The Business of Being Born(2008)
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
6.4(22)1h 27m2008-01-09
Documentary
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
- Director:
- Abby Epstein
- Producers:
- Ricki Lake
- Production:
- Barranca Productions
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
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