The Pill 25 years old

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.

Credits

The Pill Cast

Name Character
Ann-Marie MacDonald She was 40, now 65 years old as Narrator

The Pill Crew

Name Department
The Pill (25 years)

The untold story of the drug that changed the world

  • Release day: Thursday, March 11, 1999
  • Runtime: 45 minutes