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The Business of Being Born

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6.6/10 • 21

2008-01-091h 27m

Documentary

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

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  1. Abby Epstein

    Abby Epstein

    Self

  2. Ina May Gaskin

    Ina May Gaskin

    Self

  3. Ricki Lake

    Ricki Lake

    Self

  4. Julia Barnett

    Julia Barnett

    Self

  5. Tina Cassidy

    Tina Cassidy

    Self

  6. Robbie Davis-Floyd

    Robbie Davis-Floyd

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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