| Actors: Ron Tough, Eric Jaillet, J. Smith-Cameron, Cecil Sharpe, Paula Dawson Genres: Television, Documentary Sub-Genres: Television, Biography Studio: Pbs (Direct) Format: DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 06/13/2006 Original Release Date: 02/02/1998 Theatrical Release Date: 02/02/1998 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 1hr 28min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English |
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  | American Experience - A Midwife's Tale Actors: Ron Tough, Eric Jaillet, J. Smith-Cameron, Cecil Sharpe, Paula Dawson Genres: Television, Documentary NR 2006 1hr 28min |
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