The Pill (1999)

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 45M

Director : Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Ann-Marie MacDonald
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Narrator

Crews

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