The Business of Being Born
- Sunday, March 23 10:00 am
- Tuesday, March 25 6:00 pm
- Friday, March 28 12:00 pm
City Hall Arts Center
Compelled to find answers after a disappointing hospital experience during the birth of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruited filmmaker Abby Epstein to examine and question the way babies are delivered in America. 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 discovered she was pregnant during the making of the film, the journey became even more personal. Variety: “This highly informative expose makes a strong case for natural childbirth and an even stronger case for having a baby anywhere besides a U.S. hospital.” Sponsored by Gifford Hospital. Community Partners: “Mama Says,” Vermont Birth Network. Post-film event: There will be a panel discussion after the Tuesday, March 25, show. No rating, 87 minutes. Film website
Posted in 2008 Films & Events