The Business of Being Born

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

2008·87 min·Released

Studio: Barranca Productions

6.4TMDb

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Theatrical Jan 9, 2008

Nexus ms4430TMDb 18218IMDb tt0995061

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USA · English · USA

Documentary

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