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The Pill

03/11/1999

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0hr 45min

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Documentary

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

STORY

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

    Cast

  • Ann-Marie MacDonald

    Directors

  • Charles Konowal
  • Elise Swerhone

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

    Production Countries

  • Canada

LANGUAGES

    Cast

    Ann-Marie MacDonald

    Narrator