The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born
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
Country: US
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2008-01-09
Director: Abby Epstein
Production: Barranca Productions
Cast: Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake, Julia Barnett, Tina Cassidy
Tagline: In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
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