The Pill

The Pill (1999)

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1999-03-11
  • Runtime: 0h 45min
  • Production Company: ONF | NFB
  • Production Country: Canada
  • Directors: Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone.

Summary

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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  • Ann-Marie MacDonald

    as Narrator
Writing Erna Buffie Writer
Production Joe MacDonald Producer
Sound Glenn Buhr Music
Production Graydon McCrea Producer
Camera Jim Aquila Director of Photography
Editing Caroline Christie Editor
Directing Erna Buffie Director
Directing Elise Swerhone Director
Camera Charles Konowal Director of Photography

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