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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes22
DirectorAbby Epstein
WritersAbby Epstein
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Business of Being Born
About The Business of Being Born
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
Directed by Abby Epstein, The Business of Being Born leans on a strong ensemble — Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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