The Crime of the Century
“Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.”
2021 · 1 season · 2 episodes · Crime, Documentary, Drama
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
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1 season · 2 episodes- 1
Part One
10 May 2021 1h 58m
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.
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Part Two
11 May 2021 1h 58m
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.
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