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

Cast

Abby Epstein

Self

Ina May Gaskin

Self

Ricki Lake

Self

Julia Barnett

Self

Tina Cassidy

Self

Robbie Davis-Floyd

Self

Crew

Abby Epstein

Director

Ricki Lake

Producer

Madeleine Gavin

Editor

Madeleine Gavin

Additional Photography

Eric Milano

Sound Editor

Jesse Malings

Additional Sound Re-Recordist

Clips & Videos

"The Business of Being Born" 2007 Trailer