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The Business of Being Born

6.420081h 27mMovieDocumentary

Birth: it's a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to explore the maternity care system in America

DirectorAbby Epstein
ProducerRicki Lake

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Cast · Directed by Abby Epstein

AEAbby Epstein
Abby Epstein
Self
IGIna May Gaskin
Ina May Gaskin
Self
RLRicki Lake
Ricki Lake
Self
JBJulia Barnett
Julia Barnett
Self
TC
Tina Cassidy
Self
RDRobbie Davis-Floyd
Robbie Davis-Floyd
Self

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The Business of Being Born is streaming on Gaia in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Business of Being Born on Netflix?

No, The Business of Being Born is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Gaia.

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The Business of Being Born is available on Gaia in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.