Born in the USA
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary that traces the birthing industry in America and explores the shifting social and cultural beliefs about women, technology and the perceived ability to control natural events. The program profiles three caregivers: Joanne Armstrong, an obstetrician at a Philadelphia teaching hospital; He
Cast & Crew
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Marcia Jarmel
Director
Joanne Armstrong
Heike Doyle
Jennifer Dorhn
Harry Forbes
Publicist (Pbs/New York)
Marcia Jarmel
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Synopsis
Documentary that traces the birthing industry in America and explores the shifting social and cultural beliefs about women, technology and the perceived ability to control natural events. The program profiles three caregivers: Joanne Armstrong, an obstetrician at a Philadelphia teaching hospital; Heike Doyle, a licensed midwife attending home births in Seattle; and Jennifer Dorhn, a certified nurse-midwife who strives to bring the best of both traditions to a birthing center in the Bronx.
Director
Marcia Jarmel
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
