The Business of Being Born
"In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?"
2008
1h 27m
6.6
US
Documentary
Overview
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 Details
Languages
English
Studio
Barranca Productions
Key Crew
Abby Epstein
Director
Ricki Lake
Producer
Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
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Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
