The Business of Being Born in Austin

Please Join us for a Special Screening of the BUSINESS OF BEING BORN

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?

Learn about the ins and outs and truths about giving birth in America, followed by an expert panel discussion regarding the film

Join Us July 10th at 11 am

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2 Responses to “The Business of Being Born in Austin”

Jenny Wood February 26, 2011 at 10:28 pm #

Hi! This looks great! I’ve been meaning to watch this. I’ll be there

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- A.K. March 13, 2011 at 3:42 am #
  
  HOORAY! We will be glad to have you!
  
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