Born Free: Birth in America
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1h 35m
Filmmaker Paula James Martinez travels across the United States to understand what makes it the most dangerous and expensive nation to give birth in. From heartbreaking personal stories and harrowing facts to perspectives of experts both in the medical and legal fields, BORN FREE: BIRTH IN AMERICA shines a light on the true cost of giving birth in the US. The film is an invitation for every person to start a conversation about the state of maternal health.
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