Movie

The Pill

“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.

Director

Erna Buffie

Screenplay

Erna Buffie

Director

Elise Swerhone

Status

Released

Release date

11/03/1999

Original language

English