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A Midwife's Tale

8.219981h 29mNRMovieDocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

To understand eighteenth-century America through a woman's eyes, historian and author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich spent eight years working through Martha Ballard's massive but cryptic diary. "A Midwife's Tale" chronicles the interwoven stories…

DirectorRichard P. Rogers
WriterLaurie Kahn-Leavitt
ProducerLaurie Kahn-Leavitt

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Cast · Directed by Richard P. Rogers

KLKaiulani Lee
Kaiulani Lee
Martha Ballard
AMAndrew Elvis Miller
Andrew Elvis Miller
Rev. Isaac Foster
JSJ. Smith-Cameron
J. Smith-Cameron
Mrs. Howard
LU
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Self

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A Midwife's Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Midwife's Tale?

A Midwife's Tale is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Midwife's Tale on Netflix?

No, A Midwife's Tale is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

Is A Midwife's Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

A Midwife's Tale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Midwife's Tale for free?

A Midwife's Tale is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.