The Pill (1999)
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.
- Released
- 1999-03-11
- Genres
- Documentary
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone