The Business of Being Born (2008)

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

• Documentary

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

Rating

6.4 / 10 (22 votes)

Release date

January 9, 2008

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

English

Director

Abby Epstein

Status

Released