The Pill

The Pill  - Movie (1999)

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

Original title

The Pill

Released

3/11/1999

Origin country

US, CA

Genre

Documentary

Production companies

ONF | NFB

Budget

Revenue

Runtime

0hr 45min

Description

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.

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