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The Crime of the Century

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.

Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama,

Actor:

Creator: Alex Gibney,

Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 118 minutes

Release: 2021-05-10

Rating: 7.8

1"Part One"

2021-05-10

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.

2"Part Two"

2021-05-11

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.