The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

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

6.4 /10 22 votes
January 9, 2008 1h 27m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Abby Epstein
Studio Barranca Productions
Rating 6.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Business of Being Born was released on January 9, 2008.

The runtime of The Business of Being Born is 1h 27m.

The Business of Being Born is a Documentary movie.

The Business of Being Born has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Business of Being Born is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Business of Being Born was directed by Abby Epstein.

The main cast of The Business of Being Born includes Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake.

The Business of Being Born is originally in English.