In America today, birth is a billion dollar business. But who is really benefiting?
Documentary1h 27m
81%
Tomatometer
85%
Popcornmeter
6.4
TMDB
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
"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer
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8 reviews · 7 critics
7 fresh · 0 rotten
Critics consensus
“Epstein's argument in favor of home birthing is certainly biased -- but its biases are so transparent, and so impassioned, that they work in the film's favor.”
Title
The Business of Being Born
Released
Jan 9, 2008
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Status
Released
Studio
Barranca Productions
