Canada / Mar 11, 1999
The Pill (1999)
Directed by Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone
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The untold story of the drug that changed the world
45min
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5.0/10
Plot
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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Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Pill |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Release date | 11 marzo 1999 |
| Production | Joe MacDonald, Graydon McCrea |
| Writer | Erna Buffie |
| Editing | Caroline Christie |
| Cinematography | Jim Aquila, Charles Konowal |
| Assistant directors | Erna Buffie, Elise Swerhone |
| Camera operators | Jim Aquila, Charles Konowal |
| Additional photography | Jim Aquila, Charles Konowal |
| Music | Glenn Buhr |
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| Sound | Glenn Buhr |
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