The Crime of the Century(2021)
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.
- Created by:
- Alex Gibney
- First aired:
- 2021-05-10
- Country:
- US
- Network:
- HBO
Episodes
1. Part One
★ 8.52021-05-10 · 118m
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
★ 9.02021-05-11 · 118m
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.
Where to watch
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Cast
- E
Edward Byrne
Self - HSI Special Agent
- P
Patrick Radden Keefe
Self - Writer and Producer, Wind of Change
- L
Lenny Bernstein
- R
Roy Bosley
- A
Alec Burlakoff
- S
Scott Higham
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