The Crime of the Century (2021)
Synopsis
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
First Air Date: 2021-05-10
Last Air Date: 2021-05-11
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Created By: Alex Gibney
Networks: HBO
Top Cast
- Edward Byrne as Self - HSI Special Agent
- Patrick Radden Keefe as Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
- Lenny Bernstein as N/A
- Roy Bosley as N/A
- Alec Burlakoff as N/A
- Scott Higham as N/A
Seasons
None (2021)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part One
A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.
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Ep. 2: Part Two
A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.
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