Movie Description
The Pill
(1999)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Erna Buffie,Elise Swerhone
- Producer : Joe MacDonald,Graydon McCrea
- Writer : Erna Buffie
- Editor : Caroline Christie
- Cast : Ann-Marie MacDonald
Cast
Narrator
Facts
Original TitleThe Pill
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-03-11
Original Language
Runtime 00h 45m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary