The business of being born

Slotnick, Amy. (Producer). Epstein, Abby. (Producer, Director). Netto, Paulo. (Producer). Lake, Ricki. (Producer). Red Envelope Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Ample Productions (Firm) (Added Author). Barranca Productions (Firm) (Added Author). New Line Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: "Inspired by their own unique birth experiences, producer Ricki Lake and director Abby Epstein team up to provide a nation of mothers-to-be with insight into the process of childbirth and the various options available when preparing for this special event."--Container. Provides insights into pregnancy and childbirth for parents-to-be. Provides historical insights and comparative statistics for use of midwives and delivery by Cesarean section in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world, expressing concern about trends in the U.S.

Record details

ISBN: 0780680200
ISBN: 9780780680203
Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (ca. 84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : New Line Home Entertainment, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:	New Line Home Entertainment ; Red Envelope Entertainment ; Ample Productions & Barranca Productions Documentary. Originally released in 2007. Bonus features: Ricki and Abby behind the scenes.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Paulo Netto ; editor, Madeleine Gavin ; music, Jason Moss ; executive producer, Ricki Lake.
Participant or Performer Note:	Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein.
Target Audience Note:	Not rated.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC; region 1, fullscreen ([i.e., widescreen] 1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language Note:	English dialogue, optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Tribeca Film Festival 2007, official selection ; Palm Springs Film Festival 2008, official selection.