The Business of Being Born
This weekend Duluth is hosting a preview screening of The Business of Being Born, a documentary produced by Ricki Lake (yes, that Ricki Lake) on birth in the American health care system.
Saturday, Nov 10, 1pm
Duluth Play House (in the tech village)
$7 at the door
Proceeds go to Birthing Ways Doula Connection and ICAN of the Northland.
(p.s. Hi, it's me, your old friend Marisa. I used to post here with embarassing frequency before two little parasites took over my life.)
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doubledutch on November 8, 2007 03:02 PM | Permalink
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Zoinks! don't even remind me about giving birth in the American health system! 10 years ago yesterday, and I'm still trying to forget it. I am glad, though, that because I had a caesarean, they didn't kick me out of the hospital later that day. But they didn't feed me either! And when the bill came -- it was like half my yearly salary! I was glad that the State of Wisc. picked up the tab -- or I'd still be washing dishes at SMDC.
Posted by: Claire | November 9, 2007 09:29 AM
> -- or I'd still be washing dishes at SMDC.
What, there isn't an employee discount?
Posted by: samh | November 9, 2007 09:49 AM
This was a fine presentation. I am thankful to the organizations involved in bringing it for doing so. The macaroon (sp?) appetizers alone were worth being there, let alone a very informative film about (imagine this) how backwards America is.
Posted by: samh | November 12, 2007 05:55 PM
hey, glad to hear you enjoyed it! there's talk of putting together another screening and i hope it happens. i loved it and want to see it again!
Posted by: doubledutch | November 13, 2007 08:08 AM