A Midwife's Tale(1998)
Eighteenth-Century America Through a Woman's Eyes
A Midwife's Tale Synopsis
To understand eighteenth-century America through a woman's eyes, historian and author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich spent eight years working through Martha Ballard's massive but cryptic diary. "A Midwife's Tale" chronicles the interwoven stories of two remarkable women: an eighteenth-century midwife and healer and the twentieth-century historian who brought her words to light.
A Midwife's Tale (1998) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Richard P. Rogers, released on January 19, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Kaiulani Lee, Andrew Elvis Miller, J. Smith-Cameron and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard P. Rogers
- Writers:
- Laurie Kahn-Leavitt, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
- Producers:
- Laurie Kahn-Leavitt
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Poster
- Composer:
- Todd Boekelheide
- Production:
- Blueberry Hill Films, GBH
- Status:
- Released
A Midwife's Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kaiulani Lee
as Martha Ballard
Andrew Elvis Miller
as Rev. Isaac Foster
J. Smith-Cameron
as Mrs. Howard
- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Richard P. Rogers, written by Laurie Kahn-Leavitt and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, produced by Laurie Kahn-Leavitt.
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A Midwife's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 3 ratings.
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A Midwife's Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Midwife's Tale online?
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A Midwife's Tale (1998) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries 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 A Midwife's Tale?
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The main cast of A Midwife's Tale (1998) includes Kaiulani Lee, Andrew Elvis Miller, J. Smith-Cameron and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. The film was directed by Richard P. Rogers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Midwife's Tale released?
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A Midwife's Tale was released on January 19, 1998 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is A Midwife's Tale worth watching?
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A Midwife's Tale (1998) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.