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Abby Epstein is a talented film director and producer. She is best known for making documentary films. Her movie The Business of Being Born is one of her most famous works. It explores how babies are born in American hospitals.

Abby Epstein's Journey in Film

Abby Epstein began her career in theatre. She even had her own production company called Roadworks Productions. This company was based in Chicago and was quite successful in the 1990s. After directing plays in Chicago, Abby moved to New York. There, she worked as an assistant director for the famous musical Rent.

What Kind of Films Does Abby Epstein Make?

A big part of Abby Epstein's film work focuses on the topic of birth. Her film Until the Violence Stops was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. It later won an Emmy award after being shown on Lifetime. Another important film, The Business of Being Born, first appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. It was then shown in movie theaters in 2008.

Films Directed or Produced by Abby Epstein

Here are some of the films Abby Epstein has worked on:

Film Title	Year	Her Role
Until the Violence Stops	2003	Director
The Business of Being Born	2008	Director, Producer
Breastmilk	2014	Producer
The Mama Sherpas	2015	Producer

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