The Business of Being Born (2008)

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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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorInternational Film Circuit
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Domestic Opening$9,574
Earliest Release DateJanuary 9, 2008 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 27 min
GenresDocumentary
FilmmakersRole
Abby Epstein Director
Abby Epstein Producer
Paulo Netto Producer
Amy Slotnick Producer
Jason Moss Composer
Andre Pluess Composer
Paulo Netto Cinematographer
Madeleine Gavin Editor
CastRole
Mary Helen Ayres
Self - Homebirth Midwife in Indiana
Julia Barnett
Self - Parent
Sylvie Blaustein
Self - Owner & Director, Midwifery of Manhattan
Louann Brizendine