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.
| Release Date | March 11, 1999 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Pill | |
| Runtime | 45min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | — | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Canada | |
| Production Companies | ONF | NFB | |