CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 27m

The Business of Being Born

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

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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

Directed byAbby Epstein

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
January 9, 2008
Studios
Barranca Productions

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"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Abby Epstein

Abby Epstein

Self

Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin

Self

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Self

Julia Barnett

Julia Barnett

Self

Tina Cassidy

Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Abby Epstein
Abby Epstein
Produced by
Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake

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