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The Business of Being Born( 2008)

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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

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      Abby Epstein

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      Ina May Gaskin

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      Ricki Lake

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      Julia Barnett

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      Tina Cassidy

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      Robbie Davis-Floyd

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • birth
    • mothering
    • home birth
    • woman director