The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

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

2008
1 hr 27 min
6.432 (22)
Released

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

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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

Release Date

2008
Runtime

1 hr 27 min
Language

en
Rating

6.432 (22)

Genres

Documentary
Director

Abby Epstein
Cast

Abby Epstein
Ina May Gaskin
Ricki Lake
Julia Barnett
Tina Cassidy
Robbie Davis-Floyd

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