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The Business of Being Born Director: Abby Epstein Starring: Ricki Lake, Abby Epstein MPAA Rating: Unrated Total Running Time: 84 minutes DVD Order Date: April 1, 2008 |
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DELIVERS A POWERFUL FILM ABOUT THE MIRACLE OF BIRTH AS THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN ARRIVES ON DVD MAY 6, 2008, FROM NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT DVD Bonus Features Include a Compelling Behind-the-Scenes Featurette and Follow-Up Interviews with the Filmmakers and New Mothers “....it should be seen by every pregnant woman in America.” -Jack Mathews, New York Daily News |
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LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2008) – Follow star Ricki Lake’s* (Hairspray, TV’s Ricki Lake) personal and intimate childbirth story in the thought-provoking documentary feature The Business of Being Born, arriving on DVD on May 6, 2008, from New Line Home Entertainment. Lake is compelled to question traditional hospital birth after her own disappointing experience and collaborates with filmmaker Abby Epstein (World VDAY) to explore alternate birthing options. A film for any expectant mother or anyone with plans to have children, the documentary interlaces surprising scientific and historical statistics with an up-close and personal look at several women’s home births, including both Lake and Epstein’s. Fascinating DVD features include a “Birth Stories: Follow-up Interviews” featurette and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Produced by Lake and directed by Epstein, the DVD is available at $27.95 SRP, and the order due date is April 1, 2008. * 1993, Ricki Lake, Outstanding Talk Show Host |
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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 life’s most special event. From pregnancy to the miraculous moment of birth, The Business of Being Born is an entertaining and informative celebration of the road to motherhood that “should be seen by every pregnant woman in America” (Jack Mathews, New York Daily News). • “Ricki and Abby: Behind-the-Scenes” featurette • “Birth Stories: Follow-up Interviews” featurette • 4x3 letterbox (1.78) version of the film • English 2.0 Stereo Surround • Spanish subtitles • Closed captions (feature only) • Animated menus • Theatrical trailer *DVD special features subject to change. |
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