The Face of Birth (2012)

  • PG
  • 02/01/2012 (AU)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 27m

A documentary about pregnancy, childbirth and the power of choice.

Overview

An inspiring look at how wonderful birth can be when your right to choose how, where and with whom you give birth is respected & protected. Every woman has the right to be informed about their options in childbirth. Through an exploration of home birth, this 87 min film looks at what natural, physiological childbirth really is. Is birth a medical emergency waiting to happen or a profound, natural and physiological event that women are designed for? The most comprehensive film ever made on home birth and a voice of reason in the debate, The Face of Birth outlines the importance of education in birthing and the right of a woman to choose the best and safest birth method for her and her baby.

Kate Gorman

Director, Writer

Gavin Banks

Director

Cast

Kate Gorman's headshot

Kate Gorman

Self
Sheila Kitzinger's headshot

Sheila Kitzinger

Self
Michel Odent's headshot

Michel Odent

Self
Hannah Dahlen's headshot

Hannah Dahlen

Self
Ina May Gaskin's headshot

Ina May Gaskin

Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd's headshot

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self
Noni Hazlehurst's headshot

Noni Hazlehurst

Self

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