The Business of Being Born
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
January 9, 2008
87 min
✓ Released 6776 days ago
Documentary
6.4
User Score
22 votes
About
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
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Abby Epstein
Runtime: 87 min
Top 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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