[Pacg] The Business of Being Born - August 15th Movie

[Carolina 1961]

 *August Social Justice Move:*
The Business of Being Born

 [image: The Business of Being Born]

Director Abby Epstein's controversial documentary takes a hard look at
America's maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the
growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that many expectant
parents are now opting for. Former talk show host Ricki Lake was inspired to
produce this compelling exposé after a dissatisfying birthing experience
with her first child left her with many unanswered questions.

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?
*Social Justice Movie Night is always the 3rd Friday, 6:30pm, at the
Davenport Unitarian Church.*

*Everyone is welcome, free popcorn and lemonade.*

*See ya at the movies!*
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*Please share the attached flyer with at your favorite haunt(s).*
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