The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born (2008) is a documentary, directed by Abby Epstein. It stars Abby Epstein and Ina May Gaskin. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What The Business of Being Born Is About
The documentary puts its claim in the title: birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life, and also an industry. Unhappy with the experience of having her first child, Ricki Lake brings in the director Abby Epstein to look at the maternity care system in America: caesarean rates, hospital routines, and how midwifery was pushed to the side. It openly takes the side of home birth and treats medical intervention with suspicion. It is advocacy and does not hide it, but the question it asks is who gets to decide.
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What is The Business of Being Born about?
The documentary puts its claim in the title: birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life, and also an industry. Unhappy with the experience of having her first child, Ricki Lake brings in the director Abby Epstein to look at the maternity care system in America: caesarean rates, hospital routines, and how midwifery was pushed to the side.
Where can I watch The Business of Being Born?
The Business of Being Born is available to watch on digital platforms such as Gaia Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Business of Being Born?
The Business of Being Born runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).
When did The Business of Being Born come out?
The Business of Being Born was released in 2008.
Who directed The Business of Being Born?
The Business of Being Born was directed by Abby Epstein.
Who stars in The Business of Being Born?
The Business of Being Born stars Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake, Julia Barnett.
What is The Business of Being Born's rating?
The Business of Being Born holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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