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.
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The Pill
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 11, 1999
Runtime
0h 45m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Pill
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Erna Buffie
Description
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.
