The Pill1999

The Pill

1999 · 45 min

Documentary

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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.

Crew

  • Director Erna Buffie
  • Director Elise Swerhone
  • Writer Erna Buffie
  • Director of Photography Charles Konowal
  • Director of Photography Jim Aquila

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Intermission

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Turn the obscurity dial up. There's a lot further down to go.

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