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The Business Of Being Born

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The Business Of Being Born (2008)

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Consensus: Epstein's argument in favor of home birthing is certainly biased -- but its biases are so transparent, and so impassioned, that they work in the film's favor.
 

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Runtime: 84 mins

Synopsis: Natural childbirth is the focus of this documentary by filmmaker Abby Epstein and executive producer Ricki Lake. Much debated issues concerning at-home verses hospital births and controversies of the childbirth industry are explored through intimate footage of several... Natural childbirth is the focus of this documentary by filmmaker Abby Epstein and executive producer Ricki Lake. Much debated issues concerning at-home verses hospital births and controversies of the childbirth industry are explored through intimate footage of several mothers--including Lake--and their birthing experiences. [More]

Genre: Education/General Interest

Starring: Ricki Lake

Director: Abby Epstein
Producer: Abby Epstein, Amy Slotnick, Paulo Netto

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 5, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Surround 2.0 - English

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