412084
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The Pill

"The untold story of the drug that changed the world"

1999-03-11 en 45m
Documentary
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.

Director

Erna Buffie

Director of Photography

Charles Konowal

Editor

Caroline Christie

Music

Glenn Buhr

Writer

Erna Buffie

Director

Elise Swerhone

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB