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The Business of Being Born

20081h 27mAbby Epstein
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 68

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

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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BirthMotheringHome BirthWoman Director

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What is The Business of Being Born (2008) about?

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

Who stars in The Business of Being Born?

The Business of Being Born stars Abby Epstein (Self), Ina May Gaskin (Self), Ricki Lake (Self), Julia Barnett (Self), Tina Cassidy (Self). The film was directed by Abby Epstein.

How long is The Business of Being Born?

The Business of Being Born has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Business of Being Born worth watching?

The Business of Being Born holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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