The Crime of the Century
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Cast: Edward Byrne, Patrick Radden Keefe, Lenny Bernstein
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Miniseries
2 episodes
1. Part OneA 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.TV-MACC1 h 58 minMay 10, 2021
2. Part TwoA 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.TV-MACC1 h 58 minMay 11, 2021
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The Crime of the Century
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Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alex Gibney
- Studio
- Jigsaw Productions, Storied Media Group, HBO Documentary Films
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