“The untold story of the drug that changed the world”
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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Elise Swerhone Director · Erna Buffie Director Charles Konowal Cinematographer
First release March 11, 1999 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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English
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Canada · March 11, 1999
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