The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

2021 · Documentary, Crime, Drama · 1 Season · 2 Episodes · 7.8

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

Episodes

1. Part One118m · 2021-05-10 · 8.5A 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 Two118m · 2021-05-11 · 9.0A 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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