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?

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Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 1hr 27min

Director: Abby Epstein

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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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Cast member photo for abby-epstein — Abby Epstein
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Cast member photo for ina-may-gaskin — Ina May Gaskin
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Cast member photo for ricki-lake — Ricki Lake
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Cast member photo for julia-barnett — Julia Barnett
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Cast member photo for tina-cassidy — Tina Cassidy
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Cast member photo for robbie-davis-floyd — Robbie Davis-Floyd
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