The Pill

45m
Documentary
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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

Ann-Marie MacDonald
Narrator

Crew

Erna Buffie
Director, Writer
Elise Swerhone
Director
Caroline Christie
Editor
Jim Aquila
Director of Photography
Charles Konowal
Director of Photography
Joe MacDonald
Producer
Graydon McCrea
Producer
Glenn Buhr
Music

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