The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

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

6.6(21 votes)
2008
1h 27m
Documentary

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

Production

Barranca Productions

Cast

Abby Epstein

Abby Epstein

Self

Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin

Self

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Self

Julia Barnett

Julia Barnett

Self

Tina Cassidy

Tina Cassidy

Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

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