New birth movie, looks good!

[Veritaserum]

http://www.pregnantinamerica.com/index.php#TRAILER

[jessjgh1]

Anyone know WHEN in 2007 this is going to be out....

I'd really like to see it, NOW.

Jessica

[Jade2561]

That looks like an AWESOME one. I didn't see a release date...bummer.

[rnchrista]

I don't think there is a release date on it yet but I think there's going to be some small part of it shown in the CIMS conference (www.motherfriendly.org) in March

[mamato3cherubs]

I joined the mailing list, hopefully I can get updates i really wnat to see this one

[jennica]

Wow, it's the movie I dreamed of making. This is exactly the kind of thing we need.

[koru]

WOW! a must see, for sure. if anyone hears anything else about the release date, keep us posted.

[gemasita]

This is the second link I've seen to this movie and I can't view the trailer!!! :

[teachinmaof3]

Looks absolutely amazing!

[Veritaserum]

I've seen anyone give a release date, yet. If anyone finds out, post it!

[Veritaserum]

I'm on the mailing list, so I got this in my email today:

Dearest Friend,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

One year ago, I found out my wife was pregnant. I was not going to let her become a victim of our nationÕs childbirth system. I decided to make this movie.

In the last few days we have received hundreds of emails from people like you who are ready for a change. I would like to thank you for sharing your stories with us. Some are inspiring, some deeply saddening, while others are informative and thought provoking. And all are important. There are many, many voices out there that need to be heard, and many stories that need to be listened to.

That is why we decided to launch a new website which is being built right now. We hope to add something new each day until completed, so keep logging on. The website will have sections to share birth stories, gain information, post comments, communicate with us, communicate with each other, and even upload videos of births. We will use the website to communicate to all of you about release dates, previews and updates on what is happening with Pregnant in America. Perhaps most powerfully, PregnantInAmerica.com will act as a catalyst for our message and a launching pad for our movement. My father used to say, ÒHe who shouts the loudest is always heard.Ó LetÕs get ready to shout real loud.

A lot of you have been wondering how and when Pregnant in America will be released. Our goal is to premier at The Sundance Film Festival and have a major distribution company release Pregnant in America theatrically worldwide. The paradigm shift must happen on a cultural level; the worlds most powerful and influential celebrities, Hollywood executives and difference makers go to Sundance. We intend on being there, January 2008.

Many of you are asking how you can help:

1. Keep being youÉkeep moving forwardÉyou are making a difference.

1. Visit PregnantInAmerica.com often, email EVERYONE YOU KNOW about Pregnant in America.

1. Make whatever contribution you can afford or feel is right for you. (We are not a large production team and we need your contribution to make a difference.)

1. Always remember what my father said, He who shouts the loudest, is always heard.Ó

With Passion,
Steve Buonaugurio
Producer and Director Ð Pregnant in America

[Manessa]

Wow...I got the chills just from watching the trailer! Looks great!!

[mamato3cherubs]

I just came to post that email to LOL.
Sounds like they want a true release to theaters. wow. I wonder how that would go over, wouldnt it be amazing! That could cause some huge things. how many peopel would go watch just because of curiosity. Wonder if it could started spreading the change in views among the American public. Hmmm.

[~MoonGypsy~]

Imagine it at an IMAX theater? I'd pay $15 for that

[mamato3cherubs]

[eco_mama]

Great trailer. I can't wait to see it!

[essnce629]

WooHoo I'm so excited to see this.

Ricki Lakes' film, The Business of Being Born, which I'm also super excited to see was picked up and will be shown in 14 different cities this fall before being availabe on dvd. You can now see excerpts of her film on the website.
http://thebusinessofbeingborn.com/

I'm so excited to see these two films and I heard there's a third birth film coming out soon as well.

[mamato3cherubs]

I had bumped this thread the other night as i was wondering if anyone had received any updates as to if it is really going to be released. I looked at there myspace page as well as the web site and despite all the people asking about it, there have been no updates listed that I can see.
I kinda wish soemone would say something, even if it is to tell us there has been trouble of some sort. Just to know.

[laurashanley]

Sundance has announced the films for the 2008 festival, and "Pregnant In America" isn't listed (there's a 105 page pdf file on the Sundance site - http://www.sundance.org/festival/fil...lm%20Guide.pdf). But hopefully it will be shown elsewhere soon. Personally, I think 2008 is going to be a big year for the homebirth movement!
Laura

[Reha]

I wasn't a fan of this movie. The trailer had me very excited, but imo, it didn't live up to my expectations. It wasn't outright "bad", and I think any movie that gets the word out about homebirth as a valid option is good. However, this wouldn't be a movie that I would recommend to someone sitting on the fence about homebirth. I saw it at the waterbirth conference in Portland this last September.