The Pill (1999)

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

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.

Date of release
1999-03-11
Runtime
45m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone

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