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The Crime of the Century
Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.
Overview
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
Key Crew
Producer: Svetlana Zill, Sarah Dowland, Alex Gibney
Top Cast
Edward Byrne
Self - HSI Special Agent
Patrick Radden Keefe
Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
Lenny Bernstein
Roy Bosley
Alec Burlakoff
Scott Higham
Seasons
Season 1 (2021)
No overview available.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Part One
2021-05-10A 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.
Runtime: 118 minEpisode 2: Part Two
2021-05-11A 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.
Runtime: 118 minVideos
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