A Midwife's Tale
"Eighteenth-Century America Through a Woman's Eyes"
Originally released in 1998. A Midwife's Tale is a documentary/history film. directed by Richard P. Rogers. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kaiulani Lee, Andrew Elvis Miller, and J. Smith-Cameron
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Blueberry Hill Films
- GBH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Midwife's Tale about?
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...
Who directed A Midwife's Tale?
A Midwife's Tale was directed by Richard P. Rogers.
How long is A Midwife's Tale?
A Midwife's Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was A Midwife's Tale released?
A Midwife's Tale was released on January 19, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Midwife's Tale?
The main cast of A Midwife's Tale includes Kaiulani Lee, Andrew Elvis Miller, J. Smith-Cameron, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.