The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born (2008)

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

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2008-01-09
  • User Rating: 6.6/10 from 21 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 27min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Barranca Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Abby Epstein
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Summary

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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  • 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
Production Ricki Lake Producer
Directing Abby Epstein Director
Editing Madeleine Gavin Editor
Camera Madeleine Gavin Additional Photography