A Midwife's Tale(1998)
Eighteenth-Century America Through a Woman's Eyes
Synopsis
To understand eighteenth-century America through a woman's eyes, historian and author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich spent eight years working through Martha Ballard's massive but cryptic diary. "A Midwife's Tale" chronicles the interwoven stories of two remarkable women: an eighteenth-century midwife and healer and the twentieth-century historian who brought her words to light.
Directed by Richard P. Rogers
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Where can I watch A Midwife's Tale?+
A Midwife's Tale is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did A Midwife's Tale come out?+
A Midwife's Tale was released in 1998.
How long is A Midwife's Tale?+
A Midwife's Tale runs for 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed A Midwife's Tale?+
A Midwife's Tale was directed by Richard P. Rogers.
Who stars in A Midwife's Tale?+
A Midwife's Tale stars Kaiulani Lee, Andrew Elvis Miller, J. Smith-Cameron and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.
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