The Face of Birth
2012, English. Directed by Kate Gorman & Gavin Banks.
A documentary about pregnancy, childbirth and the power of choice.
An inspiring look at how wonderful birth can be when your right to choose how, where and with whom you give birth is respected & protected. Every woman has the right to be informed about their options in childbirth. Through an exploration of home birth, this 87 min film looks at what natural, physiological childbirth really is. Is birth a medical emergency waiting to happen or a profound, natural and physiological event that women are designed for? The most comprehensive film ever made on home birth and a voice of reason in the debate, The Face of Birth outlines the importance of education in birthing and the right of a woman to choose the best and safest birth method for her and her baby.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Face of Birth is streaming on Food Matters and Gaia in India.
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- Released
- 1 February 2012
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Kate Gorman
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How long is The Face of Birth?
The Face of Birth runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Face of Birth on?
The Face of Birth is streaming on Food Matters and Gaia in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Face of Birth?
If you liked The Face of Birth, try Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Naqoyqatsi, David Byrne's American Utopia.
Who directed The Face of Birth?
The Face of Birth (2012) was directed by Kate Gorman and Gavin Banks and stars Kate Gorman, Sheila Kitzinger, Michel Odent.