The Business of Being Born
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
2008•1h 27m•6.4/10
Documentary
Ratings
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6.4/10(22)
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
Production
Barranca Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
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