I will be hosting a screening of The Business of Being Born in Springfield, IL. This documentary, produced by Ricki Lake and directed by Abby Epstein takes a critical look at the maternity system in the United States. Discussion and Q&A panel will follow.
This screening will take place in room 2209 of Menard Hall at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. It will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2007 at 1:00 pm. The film is approximately 85 minutes and a discussion with question/answer panel will follow.
Admission is free, however, a $10 donation per ticket would be greatly appreciated to cover screening costs. Additional proceeds will be donated to IL Families for Midwifery.
Synopsis:
Birth: its 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 examine and 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?
For advanced tickets to ensure a seat, visit our vendor
.
Please view the trailer below or at thebusinessofbeingborn.com
This screening will take place in room 2209 of Menard Hall at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. It will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2007 at 1:00 pm. The film is approximately 85 minutes and a discussion with question/answer panel will follow.
Admission is free, however, a $10 donation per ticket would be greatly appreciated to cover screening costs. Additional proceeds will be donated to IL Families for Midwifery.
Synopsis:
Birth: its 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 examine and 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?
For advanced tickets to ensure a seat, visit our vendor
.Please view the trailer below or at thebusinessofbeingborn.com