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The Business of Being Born

The Business of Being Born

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Business of Being Born
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2008-01-09
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (21 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Barranca Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3779
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Abby Epstein

Abby Epstein

as Self

Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin

as Self

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

as Self

Julia Barnett

Julia Barnett

as Self

Tina Cassidy

Tina Cassidy

as Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Robbie Davis-Floyd

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer

External Links

Keywords

birthmotheringhome birthwoman director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Business of Being Born?

The Business of Being Born is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2008-01-09.

Who are the main actors in The Business of Being Born?

The main cast includes Abby Epstein, Ina May Gaskin, Ricki Lake, Julia Barnett, Tina Cassidy, .

Where can I watch The Business of Being Born online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Business of Being Born is available.

Is The Business of Being Born based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Business of Being Born?

The Business of Being Born has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 21 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Business of Being Born?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Business of Being Born?

The soundtrack was composed by Barranca Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Business of Being Born filmed?

The Business of Being Born was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Business of Being Born?

The total runtime of The Business of Being Born is 87 minutes.

Is The Business of Being Born suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Business of Being Born?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Business of Being Born.

Does The Business of Being Born have a post-credit scene?

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