The Pill

Chronicles little known chapters in the history of the birth control pill. Examines how far the pharmaceutical industry was willing to risk women's health. Interviews women from Puerto Rico who became unsuspecting test subjects. Provides insights from women health activists who questioned the high-dose version's safety, and testimony from scientists who developed the pill.

Country:

Canada

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

45 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Erna Buffie

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Company:

ONF | NFB

Cast:

Narrator

Crew:

Director

Director of Photography

Editor

Music

Writer