Film
The Pill
1999 · 45m · Documentary
The untold story of the drug that changed the world
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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.
Cast
Crew
- Erna BuffieWriter · Director
- Elise SwerhoneDirector
- Joe MacDonaldProducer
- Graydon McCreaProducer
- Jim AquilaDirector of Photography
- Charles KonowalDirector of Photography
- Caroline ChristieEditor
Details
- Release date
- March 11, 1999
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Genres
- Documentary
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