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Birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But birth is also big business.
Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to question the way American women have babies.
The film interlaces intimate birth stories with surprising historical, political and scientific insights and shocking statistics about the current maternity care system. When director Epstein discovers she is pregnant during the making of the film, the journey becomes even more personal.
Should most births be viewed as a natural life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potentially catastrophic medical emergency?
Executive Produced by Ricki Lake, Directed by Abby Epstein. Running time: 85 minutes. Closed Captioning and Spanish Subtitles. DVD extras include 30 additional minutes of bonus material such as behind the scenes conversations with filmmakers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, follow-up interviews with the characters in the film, opening night festivities at Tribeca Film Festival and more! (International DVD does not include bonus materials or Spanish subtitles)
Why We Like This
This is a great addition to YOUR BEST BIRTH. We are happy to be able to offer you the book and DVD experience together! Whether you have had your children already or are preparing for a birth, it's an informative look at birthing today, |
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