The pill

Women Make Movies; produced by the National Film Board of Canada, in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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Summary:: Abstract: (Producer) 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.
Contributors:: Buffie, Erna
Swerhone, Elise
MacDonald, Joe, 1906-1968
MacDonald, Ann-Marie, 1958-
Christie, Caroline
Buhr, Glenn, 1954-
National Film Board of Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Women Make Movies (Firm)
Languages:: English
Language Notes:: Item content: English
Subjects:: Oral contraceptives — History
Drugs — Toxicology
Oral contraceptives
Drugs
Genres:: History
System Details:: VHS.
Performers:: Anne-Marie MacDonald, narrator.
Production Credits:: Producer, Joe MacDonald ; editor, Caroline Christie ; music, Glenn Buhr.
General Notes:: Documentary.
Public performance rights included
Physical Description:: 1 videocassette (46 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Physical Characteristics:: polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome; monochrome
Audio Characteristics:: analog; magnetic; mono
Video Characteristics:: VHS; NTSC
Call Numbers:: MV 6796
OCLC Numbers:: 78141890
45015319 [Invalid]