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    The Business of Being Born

    87'

    2008-01-09

    6.4

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

    Documentary

    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

    DirectingAbby Epstein

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Abby Epstein

    1

    Self

    Ina May Gaskin

    2

    Self

    Ricki Lake

    1

    Self

    Julia Barnett

    1

    Self

    Tina Cassidy

    1

    Self

    Robbie Davis-Floyd

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Barranca Productions
    • Vote Count: 22
    • Popularity: 0.917
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Business of Being Born

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