2008
6.6 (21 votes)
1h 27m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Barranca Productions
The Business of Being Born
In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
Overview
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
Key Crew
Director: Abby Epstein
Producer: Ricki Lake
Top Cast
Abby Epstein
Self
Ina May Gaskin
Self
Ricki Lake
Self
Julia Barnett
Self
Tina Cassidy
Self
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self
Videos
"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer
