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The Business of Being Born (2008) - Cinemaos

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The Business of Being Born

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

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited

Starring

Abby Epstein

Abby Epstein

Self

Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin

Self

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Self

Julia Barnett

Julia Barnett

Self

Tina Cassidy

Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Abby Epstein
Produced by: Ricki Lake

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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

Directed byAbby Epstein

Official trailer

"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

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Starring

Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: EN
Released: January 9, 2008

Studios

Barranca Productions

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"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer