Film: The Business of Being Born

Sun. March 2nd 2:00 pm Majestic Theater (115 King St.) Madison Area Sneak Preview of the new film: The Business of Being Born. In 2001, actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife. Her experience was so empowering that Ricki approached filmmaker Abby Epstein to
collaborate on a film that would examine the way American women have babies. The Business of Being Born follows several women, including Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, as they prepare for and give birth to their babies in the New York City area. The film also explores childbirth in the United States and other countries and spotlights noted experts like Marsden Wagner, Ina May Gaskin and Michel Odent as they critique the cultural values underlying our current obstetric system of care. Info? www.businessofbeingborn.com