Documentary · United States of America · 2008 · 1h 27m

The Business of Being Born

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Director
Abby Epstein
Cast
Abby Epstein as Self Ina May Gaskin as Self Ricki Lake as Self Julia Barnett as Self Tina Cassidy as Self Robbie Davis-Floyd as Self
Crew
Madeleine Gavin — Editor Ricki Lake — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

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Mood & Themes
birthmotheringhome birthwoman director
Key Collaborators
Abby Epstein Director Madeleine Gavin Editor Ricki Lake Producer
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