Freedom For Birth
“Women will take childbirth back”
Synopsis
A documentary that re-frames Human Rights issues as the most pressing issue in childbirth today; calling for radical change to the world's maternity systems - this is the Mothers' Revolution. In many countries around the world, women are being denied the most basic human right of autonomy over their own bodies. They cannot choose how and where to give birth. Those that persist in their desire to have a normal, physiological birth are sometimes forced by judges to surrender to surgery or threatened with having their babies taken away by child welfare services. In many countries, if a woman wants to have a home birth supported by a midwife, those midwives face criminal prosecution. Some midwives, like Ágnes Geréb in Hungary, are even imprisoned. FREEDOM FOR BIRTH calls for radical reform to the world’s maternity systems so that these Human Rights violations stop and women are afforded real choice as to how and where they give birth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toni Harman, Alex Wakeford
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Wakeford, Toni Harman
- Original Score
- Min Wilde, Kim Halliday
- Original Title
- Freedom For Birth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Alto Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toni Harman, Alex Wakeford
Alex Wakeford, Toni Harman
Min Wilde, Kim Halliday
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Wakeford
Writer
Toni Harman
Director
Alex Wakeford
Director
Toni Harman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom For Birth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom For Birth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom For Birth about?
A documentary that re-frames Human Rights issues as the most pressing issue in childbirth today; calling for radical change to the world's maternity systems - this is the Mothers' Revolution. In many countries around the world, women are being denied the most basic human right of autonomy over their own bodies. They cannot choose how and where to give birth. Those that persist in their desire to have a normal, physiological birth are sometimes forced by judges to surrender to surgery or threatened with having their babies taken away by child welfare services. In many countries, if a woman wants to have a home birth supported by a midwife, those midwives face criminal prosecution. Some midwives, like Ágnes Geréb in Hungary, are even imprisoned. FREEDOM FOR BIRTH calls for radical reform to the world’s maternity systems so that these Human Rights violations stop and women are afforded real choice as to how and where they give birth.
Who directed Freedom For Birth?
Freedom For Birth was directed by Toni Harman, Alex Wakeford.
Who stars in Freedom For Birth?
The principal cast of Freedom For Birth includes Sheila Kitzinger, Ina May Gaskin, Michel Odent, Ágnes Geréb, Anna Ternovsky.
When was Freedom For Birth released and how long is it?
Freedom For Birth was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom For Birth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom For Birth was composed by Min Wilde, Kim Halliday.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freedom For Birth?
Freedom For Birth holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).