The Business of Being Born
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
January 9, 2008 1h 27m
★ 6.4 (22 votes)
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
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Top Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
Status: Released
Production Companies: Barranca Productions
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