Movie·2008·1h 27m
The Business of Being Born
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
Directed By
Abby Epstein
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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
Producer
Ricki Lake
Editor
Madeleine Gavin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
// crew
Crew
Ricki Lake
Producer
Abby Epstein
Director
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
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