The Business of Being Born

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

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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

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 9, 2008
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Barranca Productions
Cast: Ricki Lake,Julia Barnett,Ina May Gaskin,Robbie Davis-Floyd,Abby Epstein,Tina Cassidy
Director: Abby Epstein
Producer: Ricki Lake
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0995061