1999
The Pill
Directed by Erna Buffie
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.
Duration
0h 45m
Released
March 11, 1999