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A Labour of Sharing

A Labour of Sharing

1981•1h 2m
Documentary

A documentary that allows us to witness three births in their intimacy. Through their actions, the couples who agreed to participate in the film help to propose alternatives to the dominant medical interventions in hospitals.

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Production

Les Films d'Aventures sociales du Québec, Les Productions du Rapide-Blanc

Language

FR

Status

Released

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