The Business of Being Born
Visit website6.6/10 • 21
2008-01-09 • 1h 27m
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
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
- Directors
- Abby Epstein
- Editors
- Madeleine Gavin
The Business of Being Born
Visit website2008-01-09 • 1h 27m
6.6/10 • 21
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
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
- Directors
- Abby Epstein
- Editors
- Madeleine Gavin
Top Billed Cast
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Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
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