Born Free: The Real Cost of Birth in America
Director Paula James-Martinez investigates the real cost of birth in the United States. Why is it the only nation in the developed world with a rising maternal mortality rate?
Cast
Paula James-Martinez
Self - Filmmaker / Director / Writer / Producer
Christy Turlington
Self - Model & Founder of Every Mother Counts
Barbara Verneus
Self - Doula and Midwife
Kimberly Turbin
Self - Mother and Advocate
Dawn Thompson
Self - Founder & President of Improving Birth
Danika Charity
Self - Doula & Co-Founder of Alliance of Moms
Chanel Porchia
Self - Founder of Ancient Song Doula Services
Pamela Hunt
Self - Farm Midwife (CPM)
Joanne Santana
Self - Farm Midwife (CPM)
Carol Nelson
Self - Farm Midwife (CPM)
Monica Simpson
Self - Executive Director of SisterSong Reproductive Justice Collective
Gae Rodke
Self - Obstetrician
Jen Sinconis
Self - Mother of Twins
Amy Richards
Self - Co-Founder, Third Wave Foundation Feminist, Activist and Organizer
Emiliano Chavira
Self - Obstetrician
Amber Price
Self - COO at Women's and Children's Hospital, Certified Nurse-Midwife
Charles Johnson
Self - Father and Advocate
Joe Kennedy III
Self - U.S. Representative (D-MA)
Jaime Herrera Beutler
Self - U.S. Representative (R-WA)
Tammy Duckworth
Self - U.S. Senator (D-IL)
