The Business of Being Born (2008)

  • NR
  • 01/09/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 27m

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

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

Abby Epstein

Director

Cast

Abby Epstein's headshot

Abby Epstein

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Ina May Gaskin's headshot

Ina May Gaskin

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Ricki Lake's headshot

Ricki Lake

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Julia Barnett's headshot

Julia Barnett

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Tina Cassidy's headshot

Tina Cassidy

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Robbie Davis-Floyd's headshot

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

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