The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
20081h 27minDocumentary MoviesEnglish
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Plot

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

WriterN/A
DirectorAbby Epstein
ActorAbby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionBarranca Productions